Trainee (m/w/d)

Job-Title: Trainee (m/w/d) / part time 20h/week
Tulln an der Donau, Austria

Join our innovative team and make a real impact in the fields of animal health, nutrition, and microbiome research! If you enjoy working in the lab, developing new methodologies, and analysing complex data, this is your chance to contribute to exciting projects while learning from experienced scientists and shaping your own career path.

Your key responsibilities:

Routine lab work (sterile work, DNA-/RNA-based work, PCR, OMICS)
Further development of methodologies
Documentation and presentation of experiments
Data analysis and interpretation of results
Maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
Collaboration with internal teams and support of ongoing projects

We offer:

Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
Unique career paths across animals, nutrition and health - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
Insights and learning from senior scientists of various disciplines (animal gut microbiome, metabolome, host metabolism).
Attractive benefits such as optional Klima ticket for whole Austria (after 6 months of employment), supported canteen, accident insurance for work and private incidents, free drinks, etc.
Type of employment: Part time for 20 hours / week, unlimited contract
We offer a gross monthly salary according to the collective bargaining agreement (€ 1.085,71 for 20h/week), with the possibility of overpayment depending on qualifications and experience.

You bring:

Education in natural science (e.g. ongoing academic/scientific study, max. Bachelor's degree or shortly before Master's degree)
Experience with sterile working techniques in micro- and molecular biology (work with DNA, ev. RNA)
Enjoyment of working with nucleic acids and complex samples
Accurate, reliable way of working
A strong sense of accountability
Computer skills (MS Office), good English skills

About Animal Nutrition & Health
ANH, in the process of separating from dsm-firmenich, is a global leader in animal nutrition and health, as well as vitamins, carotenoids, and aroma ingredients - driven by its strong purpose: feeding the planet without costing the earth. Together, we will make it possible. www.dsm-firmenich.com/ANH

About dsm-firmenich
At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement
At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement
We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accept agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.