BIOWEG is seeking a motivated student assistant (Werkstudent/in) to support the bioleaching and hydrometallurgical work within the BIOPEPLEACH project. You will work closely with the Project Engineer and collaborate with academic partners at TU Berlin.
This is a hands-on laboratory role. You will be assisting in leaching experiments, preparing samples for analysis, maintaining lab equipment, and contributing to literature review.
Student Assistant – Bioleaching & Hydrometallurgy (Critical Metals) (All Genders)
MON Office
Full-time
Intern / Student
Overview
Your Role
Laboratory work (primary focus):
- Hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory.
- Preparation of feedstock samples for leaching experiments
- Setting up experiments for leaching and filtration.
- Recording experimental parameters: pH, ORP/Eh measurements, temperature logging, sampling at defined time intervals
- Prepare samples for ICP-OES/ICP-MS/HPLC/IC analysis
- Maintenance of laboratory equipments like pH meters, ORP probes, and titration equipment
- Prepare calibration standards and reagent solutions
- Analyze and extract important, applicable data from research papers.
- Maintain clean, organized lab documentation following SOPs
Your Profile
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
- Basic understanding of solution chemistry: pH, acid-base equilibria, precipitation reactions
- Understanding of hydrometallurgical concepts is an advantage
- Interest in sustainability, circular economy, and critical raw materials
- Hands-on laboratory experience (from coursework, internships, or thesis work)
- Careful, systematic working style with attention to detail and reproducibility
- Reliable, self-organized, and able to work independently after initial training
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English (working language of the project); Fluency in German is a plus
What We Offer
- Hands-on involvement in a project at the intersection of biotechnology and hydrometallurgy
- Collaboration with academic partners at TU Berlin (UniSysCat Cluster of Excellence)
- Practical experience with industrial-relevant analytical techniques (ICP, HPLC, titration)
- Mentorship from an experienced process engineer with pilot-scale REE separation expertise
- Flexible hours compatible with your study schedule
- Potential for the role to develop into a thesis project (Bachelor's or Master's)
Über uns
BIOWEG ist ein zielorientiertes Unternehmen, das mithilfe von Biotechnologie und grüner Chemie biobasierte Alternativen zu fossilen Inhaltsstoffen entwickelt.
Wir stellen nachhaltige Produkte her, die fossilen Alternativen gleichwertig oder sogar überlegen sind und gleichzeitig wettbewerbsfähig bleiben. Unsere Hauptprodukte, MicBeads (sensorisches Mikropulver) und RheoWeg (Rheologiemodifikator), werden von führenden Kosmetik- und Chemieunternehmen verwendet.
Unser Ziel ist es, eine bessere Welt zu schaffen und einen nachhaltigen, dauerhaften Einfluss zu erzielen. Werden Sie Teil unseres vielfältigen Teams, um grüne Innovationen in verschiedenen Branchen zu revolutionieren und voranzutreiben.