Working Student Lab / Werkstudent Labor (m/w/d)

Stellenbeschreibung

Humify is a young company working on a breakthrough innovation. Become part of an experienced team with top scientists working on a real impact topic. Our technology is helping in restoring fertility of soils while storing carbon in the earth to stop climate change and ensure food security.

Aufgaben

• Biomass Handling and Pretreatment: Manage tasks such as packaging, labeling, drying, grinding, and sieving various biomasses, including urban or agricultural plant residues, biogas residues, and sewage sludges.
• Hydrothermal Humification Assistance: Support the synthesis of artificial humic substances using high-pressure reactors under the guidance of research staff.
• Analytical Determinations: Assist in analytical methods for determination of artificial humic substances, including ash determination, base-acid separation, and UV-Vis quantification. Tasks involve slurry separation by centrifugation, dry matter content determination, solution preparation, and absorbance measurement.
• Soil Application Support: Prepare soil for pot experiments, determine soil organic matter content via thermogravimetric methods, and assess soil water holding capacity.
• Laboratory Support: Prepare chemical solutions and reagents, sample materials, maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect experimental data, record observations, and assist in data analysis using software such as Excel and Origin.

Qualifikation

• Educational Background: Current student pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Laboratory and Technical Skills: Hands-on laboratory experience, familiarity with basic laboratory equipment and procedures, including weighing, pipetting, solution preparation, filtering, and centrifugation.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and German.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to work carefully and accurately, maintaining high standards in experiment execution and documentation.
• Motivation and Enthusiasm: Eagerness to learn and contribute to innovative research in sustainable technology.
• Additional Qualification: Possession of a driver’s license is preferable to assist with logistics in outdoor (field) experiments.

Benefits

• Dynamic Team: Opportunity to work with a supportive and diverse team.
• Flexible Hours: Working hours that accommodate your study schedule.
• Competitive Compensation: A competitive hourly wage.

If you are passionate about sustainable technology and eager to apply your skills in a practical setting, we encourage you to apply for this position

Kontakt

Humify GmbH