Digi.Bio is a digital biology company working at the intersection of biology, computation, and engineering. We aim to deliver next generation technology platforms powered by lab-on-a-chip and artificial intelligence for faster automation of biologics development, enabling cheaper medicines to benefit all.
Digi.Bio is looking for a student with a background in molecular biology/ biotechnology/ chemistry/ pharmaceutical science or similar and is interested in work at the intersection of engineering, data, and biology. As a member of our R&D team, you will make a large impact on the development of our next-generation product in the field of biologics, a nascent field with a high potential for impact. In this role, you will be reporting directly to the CTO and have the opportunity to work on interesting biological datasets generated with next-generation methods.
Some of the work that you may be involved in include
- Performing Molecular Biology protocols (eg. cell, protein, or immunoassays)
- Performing data analysis using in-house analysis pipeline
- Experiment design, data collection, and troubleshooting on a Digi.Bio Device and on the bench.
- Identifying areas of improvement, tracking, and troubleshooting bugs.
- Identifying state-of-the-art solutions through literature research.
- Supporting product development decision-making processes.
Other tasks include:
- Perform recurrent laboratory maintenance tasks.
- Develop and maintain documentation for descriptions and specifications of experimental designs and experimental data, including protocols used, purchasing specifications, test documentation, and test reports.
Qualifications
This position is open to MBO/HBO/BSc/MSc students or recent graduates with relevant qualifications or experience with the courses Laboratory Analyst/ Molecular Biology / Biotechnology / Chemistry / Pharmaceutical Sciences or similar. The most important qualification for this position is a good attitude, an open mind, and willingness to learn new things.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to perform ELISAs and similar assays
- Competence in preparation of experiments from protocols
- Competence in preparing solutions and performing calculations to prepare solutions
- Theoretical knowledge of fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with standard microbiological methods
- Experience with sterile methods, eg working in a clean cabinet
- Experience and precision in standard laboratory techniques
- Training with molecular biology tools (proper use of centrifuges, thermocyclers, biosafety cabinets, etc)
- Based in Amsterdam or surrounding areas, or willingness to commute
Additional Desirable Requirements
- Data analysis (excel)
- Statistics analysis (theoretical)
- Mathematical skills
- Cell culture (ideally mammalian cells)
Research shows that while male candidates feel confident enough to apply when they meet about 60% of the requirements, female candidates only apply when they tick every box. So if this role has your name on it, but you’re not sure about the criteria, we still want to hear from you.
Please note that we do not sponsor visa applications. Therefore, the applicant must be currently based in the EU and does not require a visa sponsorship.
We offer
- Startups are known for their fast-paced, yet relaxed and light environment. We have a flat hierarchy that focuses on supporting each other towards being the best we can be. We value passion and commitment, and hard, sincere work but also understand that employees have families to take care of and lives to live outside the office.
- The opportunity to work in an ambitious startup in an exciting field developing industry-changing technology targeted at making a positive impact. Today, we are using our expertise to make valuable innovative therapies more accessible to more people.
- Learn about many different things. Our product is based on multidisciplinary engineering principles. This means you will never get bored. Interested in chemistry, engineering, or software? There’s space for that too!
If you are interested, please sign up via the Apply Now button.
