Academia Working Student

Academia Working Student - Cambridge

Join our Business Development team as a Working Student for 20 hours a week.

We are looking for an Academia Working Student to support the Business Development department at Sartorius, homebased in Cambridge. As a working student, you benefit in two ways: you gain important work experience and earn some extra money alongside your studies. With a working week of 20 hours, you can continue to concentrate on your studies.

This role is ideal for someone who is currently in the midst of their academic journey. In order to apply candidates needs to have at least 1 year left on their study. This role is perfect for students eager to apply their knowledge in a practical setting while continuing their education.

This is an international team with students all over EMEA and we are looking forward to shaping the future with you.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities

• First step in a potential future career at Sartorius in Sales & Marketing during your academic career
• Target identification and lead generation for analytical and bioprocess equipment for scientific research, process development and production
• Work independently and self-organized within academic environment, research institutes and Start-ups in your geographical area
• Innovative networking tools and product training will be provided

What will convince us

• Bachelor, Master or PhD student in Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Life Science
• Strong communication and written skills in English
• High level of self-confidence
• Networking attitude and persuasive personality
• Ability to work self-driven and with a high level of self-motivation
• Basic presentation and negotiation skills

In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.

What we offer

• Personal and Professional Development: Mentoring, leadership programs, internal seminar offerings
• Work-life Balance: Remote options, flexible work schedules
• Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
• Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
• Benefits
• Attractive Working Conditions
• 20 hours working week
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rata)
• Annual option to buy, sell or carry over annual leave
• Health & Wellbeing
• Competitive benefits package, including:
• Group Life Assurance
• Planning Ahead For Your Future
• Group Personal Pension Plan