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Senior Lab Engineer - Focus Skin Biology Innovation (all genders)

Job Details

Contract Type:
Limited, 2 Years / Full-Time
Job Start Date:
1/1/2025
Country / City:
Germany / Hamburg
Company:
Beiersdorf AG
Job Function:
Research & Development

Your Tasks

You are passionate about working on collaborative projects with external partners from academia and industry and about translating newest scientific findings into consumer-oriented skin care concepts and products? Join our ”Life Science Strategy and Outcubation” team to strengthen our expertise in life sciences and to identify superior scientific approaches in skin care!

  • You will help bring in and monitor the latest life science knowledge and to deduce innovative opportunities and intervention strategies to identify & qualify cosmetically relevant skin applications
  • You will assist in expanding our external network to academic and industrial research institutions and start-ups
  • You will support the initiation of joint innovative research projects and co-steer them through the relevant phases (milestone measures)
  • You will design and conduct key experiments to validate or devalidate intervention strategies at the earliest possible stage
  • You will share your enthusiasm for innovative skin research with others and present your findings and ideas to diverse target groups

This position is temporary initially for two years .

Your Profile

  • University degree in natural sciences, highly desirable accompanied by relevant professional experience
  • Very good expertise in life sciences with a focus on skin biology, knowledge and hands-on experience of relevant standard and leading-edge methods, including experimental design
  • Good track record of organizing and managing complex projects, including administrative work
  • A curious mindset, entrepreneurial thinking and innovation sourcing skills
  • Experience in evaluating and writing patents would be an advantage
  • A high level of flexibility, a proactive and self-driven mindset, and a strong ability to work collaboratively within a team.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in both English and German preferred

The salary range is approximately EUR 60,000 - 75,000 gross depending on knowledge and experience plus benefits. Unfortunately, the position is not suitable for candidates with a PhD .

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    Get to know: Ernesto

    Beiersdorf Health Care is dedicated to developing trusted wound care solutions for everyday minor wounds. In our R&D Health Care department, we achieve this through innovation, expertise, and close collaboration across functions. In Venezuela, where I grew up, we called a plaster “a curita.” Now, helping shape the future of trusted brands like Hansaplast, Elastoplast, and CURITAS through cutting-edge research is a true privilege.