Job Description

Your mission

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Lab Automation Technician

to join our dynamic team. As a forward-thinking biotechnology company, we are committed to reshaping the future of sustainable production through scientific excellence, innovation, and operational precision. The Lab Automation Technician will play a pivotal role in supporting our bioprocess development efforts by executing, improving, and automating high-throughput experimental pipelines in our biotechnology laboratory. In this role, you will ensure smooth lab operations, conduct high-quality experiments, and contribute to the advancement of our microbial fermentation workflows.

Your Mission:

Assist in the development, optimization, implementation, and maintenance of automated workflows in our biotech lab Conduct aseptic techniques, prepare culture media, buffers, and solutions Perform submerged fermentation experiments at microscale (microtiter plates) Analyze fermentation products for composition and biological activity Contribute to the maintenance and organization of the cell bank Take ownership of project tasks, ensuring high-quality results and adherence to timelines Collaborate closely within a diverse, multinational team

Your profile

Preferred degree: BTA (Biological Technical Assistant) or related field Proven experience working under aseptic conditions in a biotech lab, and solid laboratory skills in preparing culture media, solutions, and reagents Possessing technical skills and a strong willingness to learn and develop automated methods, including robotic liquid handling, analysis of on-line fermentation data and of plate readers output. Prior experience with programming, preferably with Python or R for data science, or with C/C++. Team-oriented mindset paired with initiative, reliability, and a practical, hands-on approach High motivation to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of what can be achieved through automation and data-driven experimentation in the lab Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written); German is a plus

Our Benefits:

Dynamic and diverse mission-driven team from 20+ different countries A fast growing company with opportunities for personal development Flexible working hours with entitled Home Office days in an innovative and agile working environment Gym Membership, language classes or an attractive alternative from our benefit program Flat hierarchies and short decision paths Great team events such as “lunch & learn”, “Demo Day”, cultural celebrations and food tastings Drinks, cereal bar and fresh fruit at the office, our home products tasting session for new employees Lastly, join us in the journey as we change the food system as we know it!

About us

Infinite Roots®

is a biotech company based in Hamburg, Germany. We tackle some of the world’s biggest challenges through products we develop by leveraging the fungal kingdom. Our team of 60+ people from 25 nationalities — 55% women and 10 PhDs strong — shares one mission: to unlock the full potential of fungi for a more sustainable future.