(Senior) Scientist Molecular Biology

at  LenioBio GmbH

JOB DESCRIPTION

At LenioBio, we believe every person should have the opportunity to live a healthy and productive life. And how do we do this? We develop robust, efficient and sustainable technologies to disrupt the way medicines are produced for those in need, wherever they are.
We are in the midst of an incredible journey, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join us on this important mission. Do you want to be part of our journey? Then please keep reading!
At LenioBio GmbH, everything we do begins with our mission: to provide our customers with disruptive solutions to address their challenges easier, quicker, cheaper, better, and safer.
Our ALiCE technology scales with the pharmaceutical R&D process, from discovery to clinical trials/product testing and finally, to GMP-grade production, in the form of an end-to-end integrated production platform.
LenioBio aims to unlock the full potential of ALiCE® and will enable protein drugs to be brought to the market faster and at a lower cost.

REQUIREMENTS

This job will suit you best if you

• have a PhD in Molecular Biology or related field
• have at least 3 years of industrial experience
• have experience with production of difficult-to-express proteins and DNA libraries desired
• are a solution oriented and decisive person and a strategic thinker
• have a customer-oriented and analytical mindset
• encourage open and constructive discussions
• have proven project management skills
• have good communication and presentation skills in English (German is a plus)
• are interested in people development (Coaching & Mentoring)

ABOUT US

At LenioBio, we’re not just a biotechnology company—we’re pioneers on a mission to revolutionize how complex proteins are produced, enabling faster, more efficient drug discovery and manufacturing. Our groundbreaking ALiCE technology is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in protein engineering, enabling the rapid, scalable, and efficient production of complex proteins that are at the forefront of medical innovation. Divided between our headquarters Düsseldorf, Germany, with our innovation hub in Aachen, we’re a dynamic and innovative team committed to pushing the boundaries of science and making a tangible impact on healthcare.
As we continue to grow, we’re focused on expanding ALiCE’s capabilities to meet the evolving needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey. At LenioBio, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is supported. Join us and be a part of something truly groundbreaking.

Key accountabilities and duties:

• Serve as a scientific advisor in customer calls and design and order DNA constructs for customer projects.
• Lead scientific communications with external DNA providers
• Serve as internal subject matter expert for all DNA-related topics
• Design, plan and analyse experiments to advance DNA template use in ALiCE
• Coordinate the work of laboratory technicians
• Allocate team members and hold them accountable
• Compile data on research conducted and report findings through writing or presentations
• Translate research into technologies that consumers can use or benefit from
• Drive the collaboration with external stakeholders (collaboration partners, customers, agencies etc.)
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive projects to ensure proper integration and alignment with LenioBio’s roadmaps.
• Support in budget planning
• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
• Research and introduce specialized equipment to advance and automate processes at LenioBio
• Participate in strategic decision making
• Strategic thinking: From ideation to production; stay involved, stay engaged, contribute proactively
• Engage in establishing a ‘can do’ culture
• Encourage constructive feedback whenever, wherever

We are looking for people that want to bring in their best, learn from the best, and create the best. That does not mean you scored 180 on an IQ test. It means that you are an expert in your craft because you love what you do, you know you can become even better, and you are constantly looking for the boundary of the possible.