Chemical Technical Assistant – Peptide Microarray Synthesis

Location: KIT Campus North, Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen (near Karlsruhe)Hours: Full-time, 40 h/weekPay: Negotiable, depending on experience and fitStart date: FlexibleTerm: PermanentWe are a fast-growing biotech startup making ultra-dense peptide microarrays accessible for life science research.

Our platform combines automated chemical synthesis, advanced surface chemistry, and biological assay development, built on top-tier academic research.Your roleClassical chemistry lab work in support of our peptide microarray platform:Preparing syntheses: peptide synthesis, microarray synthesis, cyclization, side-group deprotection.Mixing solutions, preparing reagents and buffers.Operating and maintaining synthesis and analysis instruments.Performing routine analyses and quality control.Clean, thorough lab documentation.General lab organization and support duties.Your profileCompleted vocational training as a Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA), Chemielaborant:in or similar.Permission to work in GermanySolid practical wet-lab experience in a chemistry setting.Exceptional reliability and extreme precision — small mistakes in our workflows can cause large setbacks.Interest in peptide synthesis.Solid command of English, written and spoken. Our company language is English and we work in an international environment — you will use English every day in the lab.What we offerA rare opportunity to gain startup experience in real-world biotech.A collaborative, international environment with close mentoring and skill development.Permanent contract, flexible start date.Modern lab facilities at KIT Campus North, with good transport links and parking.How to applyPlease send the following to careers@axxelera.com:How you heard about this jobUp-to-date CV and supplementary documentsA short text describing your most relevant wet-lab experienceYour expected salaryYour earliest and preferred start dateWe review applications on a rolling basis and will get back to you within 14 days if we consider you for the role.