YOUR BENEFITS - WHY YOU SHOULD GET STARTED WITH US
• Creative freedom & influence - Your ideas flow directly into decisions instead of getting bogged down i n long coordination processes.
• Dynamic corporate culture instead of rigid corporate structures - With us, you have flat hierarchies, short lines of communication and direct exchange with decision- makers.
• Innovative strength & future security - We focus on new technologies, exciting automation projects and continuous development. Our products are essential for food safety and the market is constantly growing.
• Flexible working hours & work-life balance - We don't have a rigid company policy, but a working environment that adapts to your needs. Flexible working hours or flextime options enable a good work-life balance.
• Attractive remuneration & additional benefits - Performance- related pay and benefits such as a company pension scheme await you with us. We think long- term and support you in planning your future.
• Location advantage - In contrast to Berlin, you save yourself long commuting times and benefit from a better quality of life. YOUR TASKS - BECOME A GAME CHANGER IN THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT AREA Product Development
• Planning, preparing, implementing and documenting experimental work for development, validation studies of nucleic acid- based kits in the context of microbiology testing for the food and feed industry.
• Conducting literature, technology and market research related to Molecular Diagnostic Methods specifically for microbiological testing of food and feed.
• Functional supervising of technical staff and support of scientists. Project Management
• Promoting development projects from project idea to implementation of development work, validation a nd product certification.
• Communicating with internal stakeholders (i.e. product management, kit production, marketing) as well as external stakeholders (e.g. laboratory partners, suppliers, lead customers) in order to create new products tailored to the needs of our customers. Support
• Working together with product management in strategic decisions to broaden and optimize the product folio for rapid molecular diagnostic methods in food, beverage and other industries.

YOUR PROFIL – WHAT MAKES YOU SPECIAL:

• MSc in a scientific domain, such as molecular biology, food microbiology, microbiology, biology or related areas; or an equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience in the field of molecular testing, food microbiology and/or method development
• Expert knowledge in nucleic acid- based methods in particular DNA extraction , sample preparation, real- time PCR methods, NGS ; ideally in the field of Food Microbiology
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results
• Works in a proactive manner with a hands -on mentality and attention to detail
• Able to respond to changing priorities and have excellent organization skills
• Identifies problems and work towards solutions
• Strong team player with good communication skills and technical writing skills
• Very good German and English skills, both written and spoken
• Able to travel occasionally

READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE ?

Then apply now and become part of our team! Please send your detailed application stating the earliest possible starting date and salary expectations to recruiting.ger@hygiena.com. If you have any questions, please contact Susanne Thiel (HR Manager Germany & Spain) at +49 331 2300 200. For more information, visit our Home | Hygiena . Hygiena Diagnostics GmbH | Hermannswerder 17 | 14473 Potsdam l Germany YOUR CHANCE - MORE RESPONSIBILITY, FASTER GROWTH, REALLY HELP SHAPE THINGS! You don't just want to fill a position in a large corporation, but actively improve processes and drive a team forward? With us, you can really make a difference! We are a growing company in biotechnology and have a clear mission: With our innovative real-time PCR kits and the development of ATP and immunological detection systems, we ensure greater safety in the food industry. Our comprehensive system knowledge enables us not only to apply these technologies, but also to continuously develop them within the company. Our products have a direct social relevance - and you can actively contribute to making them even more efficient and sustainable! While others are still sitting in endless meetings, we put new technologies directly into practice - with your input! We stand for a modern management culture, characterized by our own corporate values. Personal responsibility, team spirit and a positive attitude to change are the key to our success.