2563329 BIOWEG GmbH Osnabrück Area Biotechnology Fixed-term Biopreservatives & Bioacids Scientist (Fermentation) (All Genders) Overview BIOWEG is seeking a motivated and hands-on Scientist to drive fermentation-based projects focused on the development of biopreservative and bioacid systems. The role involves working primarily with Lactobacillus strains and contributing to the sustainable valorization of fermentation side streams for applications in the food and cosmetic industries.]]> Your Role
  • Lead and execute fermentation projects involving lactic acid bacteria (especially Lactobacillus) from planning through execution, data analysis, and reporting
  • Develop and optimize bioacid and biopreservative solutions for food and cosmetic applications
  • Identify and implement strategies to valorize fermentation side streams and improve process sustainability and product value
  • Design, perform and monitor laboratory and pilot-scale fermentation experiments, including process optimization and troubleshooting
  • Conduct analytical evaluation of fermentation samples, including metabolite profiling and process monitoring
  • Analyze experimental data and present technical results with clear recommendations and improvement strategies
  • Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and support their review and improvement
  • Prepare and maintain technical and quality documentation (e.g., experimental plans, protocols, batch records, validation reports)
  • Maintain safe laboratory practices and comply within ternal safety and regulatory requirements
  • Perform and promote aseptic working techniques during microbial cultivation, fermentation, sampling and downstream handling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners and stakeholders to ensure efficient project execution
  • Support process scale-up, technology transfer and continuous improvement initiatives
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  • PhD or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Fermentation Technology, Biochemical Engineering, Food Technology or a related field
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience in industrial or applied fermentation projects
  • Practical experience with lactic acid bacteria or similar microbial systems strongly preferred
  • Solid understanding of bioacids, microbial preservation systems and their applications in food or cosmetics
  • Experience in project management and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Strong knowledge of fermentation process development, optimization and troubleshooting
  • Strong analytical skills for fermentation monitoring and product characterization
  • Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, including method execution and data interpretation
  • Understanding of quality systems, GMP-like documentation and regulatory requirements
  • Expertise in aseptic techniques and microbiological methods
  • Structured, proactive and deadline-oriented working style
  • Excellent scientific communication, data presentation and problem-solving skills
    • ]]>     fixed_term experienced full-time 2-5 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2026-03-13T14:31:22+00:00     2563321 BIOWEG GmbH Osnabrück Area Biotechnology Fixed-term Bioprocess - Production Assistant (All genders) Overview Your Role
  • Perform day-to-day production activities to ensure smooth and continuous manufacturing operations
  • Execute fermentation-based production processes to achieve defined output and product quality targets
  • Support production planning and scheduling, align with the team, and execute plans to maintain continuous process flow
  • Operate and monitor production-scale fermentation equipment and associated downstream units
  • Perform and support CIP (Cleaning-in-Place) and SIP (Sterilization-in-Place) operations according to defined procedures
  • Maintain aseptic working conditions during inoculation, fermentation, sampling, and material handling
  • Prepare and maintain production and quality documentation, including Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs) and logbooks
  • Identify, analyze, and report process deviations, and contribute to improvement actions
  • Assist in the creation, review, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to production operations and equipment handling
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality and environmental management standards
  • Maintain inventory control for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished products, including inbound and outbound material tracking
  • Follow safety guidelines, GMP-like practices, and housekeeping standards within the production area
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient production performance.
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  • Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or related field
  • Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioprocess Engineering, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related field with 3–5 years of relevant industrial experience is acceptable
  • 2–5 years of hands-on experience in fermentation or bioprocess production environment preferred
  • Experience in handling production-scale equipment and industrial fermentation systems is desirable
  • Experience in operating large-scale brewing equipment will be considered an added advantage
  • Familiarity with CIP/SIP systems, aseptic operations, and production documentation practices is an advantage
  • Good understanding of bacterial fermentation processes and production workflows
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute production schedules efficiently
  • Strong awareness of quality, safety, and environmental compliance requirements
  • Basic troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset
  • Good documentation and reporting skills
  • Team-oriented, reliable, and shift-flexible working approach
    • ]]>     fixed_term entry-level full-time 2-5 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2026-03-13T14:27:02+00:00     2181177 BIOWEG GmbH Osnabrück Area Biotechnology Intern Bioprocess Production Intern (All Genders) Overview This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced startup environment while contributing to a mission-driven company that is making a positive impact on the planet. 

    You will work with the Biotechnology team and help them scale up our current process. If you would like to get hands-on experience in fermentation on a process from start to end and work in lab and pilot scale environment.

    We offer a supportive and inclusive work culture where your ideas and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are eager to learn and motivated to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team at BIOWEG. ]]>     Your Role
  • Maintain the workflow pipeline for the production process
  • Perform basic laboratory procedures, including sample preparation, and prepare media and reagents for upstream fermentations in a production environment
  • Support downstream processing methods and assist in setting up and maintaining pilot equipment and processes
  • Assist with experimental setup, execution, data collection, and analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
  • Monitor and record data during experiments, ensuring strict adherence to SOPs, process protocols, and batch records
  • Write and update SOPs for processes and equipment where applicable.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the work area
  • Handle moderately heavy equipment, lift materials, and process products as needed.
  • Maintain and ensure the proper functioning of equipment
  • Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the optimal performance of equipment
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  • Currently pursuing a Master in or related to Biotechnology, Microbiology, Bioprocessing Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology or Life science  
  • Experience working with microorganisms and following GLP and aseptic techniques 
  • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment such as Microbiology Safety Cabinet, Centrifuge, Dead end filters, Benchtop fermenters, etc. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is required
  • Experience in pilot or manufacturing environments is a plus
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting objects of 10-15 kg when necessary.
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written 
  • Must be able to work effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and collaborate on interdisciplinary fermentation-related projects
  • Detail-oriented, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment
    • This internship is intended for students currently pursuing a relevant Master’s degree program and whose university requires a mandatory internship of at least 5 months. Please only apply if you meet these requirements.]]>     intern entry-level full-time lt-1 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2025-06-20T20:12:22+00:00     2576770 BIOWEG GmbH Düsseldorf Area Business Strategy & Operations Intern Business Development & Strategy Intern (All Genders) Overview Duration: 6 months / Start Date: ASAP

    Build in one of the most important industries of the next decade 

    Europe is rethinking how it secures critical raw materials. Rare earth elements and other strategic metals are essential for electric mobility, electronics, renewable energy, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing, yet supply chains remain concentrated and recycling rates are still low. SPRIND’s Tech Metal Transformation Challenge was launched exactly to accelerate breakthrough solutions in this space.

    BIOWEG is building one of those solutions. 

    We are a German deep tech company combining biotechnology, green chemistry, and advanced materials to create sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients and to unlock new circular value chains. Together with TU Berlin, BIOWEG is part of BIOPEPLEACH, a team selected in the SPRIND Tech Metal Transformation Challenge to advance a water-based platform for recovering rare earth elements from complex waste streams. 

    This is not a conventional internship. This is a front-row seat to how Europe builds the next generation of industrial, resource-secure, circular technologies.


    Your mission 

    As a Business Development & Strategy Intern, you will support BIOWEG’s work on a novel water-based technology platform for recovering rare earth elements from complex waste streams, developed in collaboration with TU Berlin. You will work closely with the founder and leadership team on strategic analysis, market intelligence, customer and partner mapping, and business-building priorities. 

    Your work will help answer questions such as: 
    • Where are the biggest commercial entry points for rare earth recovery?
    • Which waste streams, customers, and partners matter most?
    • How should a breakthrough technology position itself in the market?
    • What is the right go-to-market path for a platform that can reshape industrial recycling?
    • How do you translate cutting-edge science into a compelling business case for industry and investors?

    ]]>     Your Role
  • Conduct high-quality market research on rare earth elements, critical metals, recycling, and strategic raw material value chains
  • Analyze market size, growth drivers, customer segments, policy and regulatory trends, and competitive dynamics
  • Benchmark incumbent and emerging players to identify white spaces and BIOWEG’s strategic differentiation
  • Support the development of go-to-market hypotheses, partnership models, and customer engagement strategies
  • Prepare strategy decks, market maps, briefing notes, and decision documents for management and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to business plans, techno-economic thinking, and commercialization narratives
  • Help identify high-priority opportunities across customers, channels, industrial partners, and future applications
  • Support preparation for investor, grant, partner, and executive-level discussions
  • Work on special projects directly with leadership in a fast-moving deep tech environment
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    • Currently pursuing an MBA, Master’s, or equivalent graduate degree in Business, Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Chemistry, Economics, Sustainability, or a related field
    • Interested in careers in strategy, venture capital, deep tech, industrial innovation, climate tech, or entrepreneurship
    • Analytically very strong and comfortable structuring ambiguous problems
    • Able to turn research into clear insights and recommendations
    • Excited by science-heavy businesses and industrial transformation
    • Confident working in Excel and PowerPoint
    • An excellent communicator in English; German is a plus
    • Experience in consulting, venture building, business development, strategic marketing, corporate strategy, or startup environments is a strong plus but mindset matters more than pedigree

    What makes an outstanding candidate 

    • You are excited by industries that matter globally, not just locally
    • You want to work on real strategic questions, not only presentation support
    • You are comfortable switching between market detail and big-picture thinking
    • You enjoy founder-level intensity and ownership
    • You want an internship that will stand out on a CV because it is genuinely hard, relevant, and rare
    ]]>     Why Us?
    If you want to work on a problem that combines industrial relevance, scientific edge, geopolitical importance, and venture-scale upside, this is the place.]]>     What We Offer
  • A rare platform: Work on one of the most important industrial themes of the coming decade: critical raw materials, circular supply chains, and strategic technology independence. The SPRIND challenge specifically targets breakthrough, modular end-to-end solutions for converting complex waste into functional metal products
  • Real exposure: You will work closely with BIOWEG’s founder and leadership team on live strategic topics, not simulated case studies
  • Deeptech + business: You will operate at the intersection of science, commercialization, and investor logic
  • Investor-backed environment: Join a company backed by top-tier investors and public innovation capital, with the ambition to build category-defining industrial technology in Europe
  • Ownership: From day one, you will take responsibility for meaningful workstreams and contribute to decisions that matter
  • Career signal: This role is particularly attractive for candidates targeting future careers in top-tier consulting, venture capital (climate and deep tech), founders associate, chief of staff roles or corporate strategy and innovation
    • ]]>     intern entry-level full-time 1-2 Deeptech,Critical Raw Materials,Rare Earth Recycling,Venture Strategy general_and_other_business_and_strategic_management business_and_strategic_development 2026-03-25T18:05:42+00:00     2456119 BIOWEG GmbH Osnabrück Area R&D and Production Intern Green Chemistry Scientist Intern (All Genders) Overview This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced startup environment while contributing to a mission-driven company that is making a positive impact on the planet.  

    You will work with the Biotechnology team and help them scale up our current process. If you would like to get hands-on experience in green chemistry on a process from start to end and work in lab and pilot scale environment. 

    We offer a supportive and inclusive work culture where your ideas and contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are eager to learn and motivated to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team at BIOWEG.]]>     Your Role
  • Perform basic laboratory procedures, including reagent preparation
  • Assist with experimental setup, execution, data collection and analysis, ensuring accurate reporting and documentation
  • Monitor and record data during experiments, ensuring strict adherence to SOPs and process protocols
  • Conduct research and development activities to identify and develop novel green chemistry processes utilizing cellulose as a key component
  • Design and optimize reaction pathways and experimental protocols for the conversion of cellulose into value-added products
  • Perform analysis and characterization of cellulose-based materials using advanced techniques and instrumentation
  • Write and update SOPs for processes and equipment where applicable
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in green chemistry, cellulose chemistry and related fields to drive innovation within the company
  • Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the work area
  • Support or optimize downstream processing methods for the modified cellulose materials
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  • Currently pursuing a Master in or related to Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or Life science  
  • Green chemistry methodologies for chemical modification of cellulosic based materials for desired application are essential for your success
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, is required
  • Solid understanding of reaction kinetics, catalysis and sustainable chemical processes
  • Proficiency in experimental design, data analysis and the use of analytical instruments
  • Basic knowledge of titration and the ability to use a titrator or perform manual titration using standard laboratory equipment
  • Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting objects of 10-15 kg when necessary
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and in a team
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written with the ability to present complex scientific concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences  
    • Additional Skills: 
    • Experience in process optimization, scale-up and technology transfer 
    • Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment such as Microbiology Safety Cabinet, Centrifuge, Dead end filters, Benchtop fermenters, Titrator etc.
    This internship is intended for students currently pursuing a relevant Master’s degree program and whose university requires a mandatory internship of at least 5 months. Please only apply if you meet these requirements.]]>     intern entry-level full-time lt-1 general_and_other_r_and_d_and_science r_and_d_and_science 2025-12-09T21:24:22+00:00     2182206 BIOWEG GmbH Düsseldorf Area Material Science Intern R&D Formulations Intern (All Genders) Overview
    As an R&D Formulations Intern at BIOWEG, you will work hands on designing and optimizing our functional ingredients that eliminate microplastics. You’ll collaborate with experienced scientists to develop prototypes, troubleshoot processes, and translate client requirements into high-performance products. 

    If this sounds like you, apply now and join our diverse and talented team to advance the world of sustainable ingredients!]]>     Your Role
  • Track cosmetics and personal-care trends and present new formulation ideas to the R&D team
  • Formulate new innovative products and refining existing ones
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain lab equipment safely according to SOPs
  • Prepare and maintain detailed records of experiments, formulations, and documentation, including SOPs, MSDS, COAs, and batch logs
  • Conduct stability studies on formulations, analyze results, and record associated data
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  • Currently pursuing a Master’s in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Fluency in English, both verbal and written 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural startup environment
  • Demonstrates a natural curiosity and proactive problem-solving mindset, continually seeking innovative solutions to challenges
  • Up to two years’ hands-on laboratory experience in cosmetics, coatings, or surfactant formulation preferred
  • Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and quality-management tools is a plus
  • Experience with tools for material analysis especially Rheometer, FT-IR, DSC, SEM, TEM, DMA, XRD, Raman Spectrophotometer, etc. are a plus
    • This internship is intended for students currently pursuing a relevant Master’s degree program and whose university requires a mandatory internship of at least 5 months. Please only apply if you meet these requirements.
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