From Classroom Curiosity to Cutting-Edge Research
A Spark That Started Early
Jonas first heard about SNIPR in 2018 during a talk at IDA, when he had just started his bachelor’s degree. “It sounded really cool. I started biochemistry because I thought I would do something with genetics. Then I heard this talk about phages and thought, OK, that’s a good second option.” Over time, microbiology grew on him, and SNIPR stayed in the back of his mind as a company doing meaningful science. When a Research Assistant position opened after he finished his master’s, he applied and joined in February 2024. “It wasn’t somewhere where I would sit in meetings all day — that mattered to me.”
Hands-On Science and Rapid Learning
Today, Jonas works as a Research Assistant, designing and constructing bacteria and plasmids. “I think I have 60–70% in the lab and the rest designing on my computer. It’s a good combination.” The transition from academia to industry was smooth but fast-paced. “The foundation is the same, but the resources are a lot better. Instead of taking a week to do a cloning, we can do it in two days. Things move faster, but they’re also more fun.”
Learning is a big motivator for Jonas. “I’m pushed to understand what I’m doing and why. People don’t just want me to check a box — they want me to learn.”
Culture, Growth, and Career Paths
For Jonas, SNIPR’s culture stands out. “It’s diverse and fun. People can joke around, and even though we run fast, there’s an understanding that science takes time.”
He also values the flexibility in career development. “You don’t have to do a PhD to do research — that’s really important. Here, there’s a possibility to move up without a PhD, and that matters to me.”
What keeps him motivated? “Solving problems, learning, and knowing that in the distance, we’re making something useful to people. That’s a big one.”
