Student Assistant, Preclinical team

Are you early in a master's programme in biology, microbiology, biotechnology or a related field, and looking for lab experience that counts? SNIPR Biome is looking for a student assistant to join our Preclinical team for 10–15 hours per week at Lersø Parkallé 44, Copenhagen Ø.

Company Description

SNIPR is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering CRISPR-powered precision medicines to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Using proprietary CRISPR technology and delivery platforms, we develop therapies that selectively eliminate pathogenic bacteria while preserving the healthy microbiome.

Our pipeline spans five AMR programs — four of them in research and preclinical development — supported by partnerships with CARB-X, SPRIN-D, the Gates Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the European Investment Bank. We are based in Copenhagen's Innovation District, with a diverse team of more than 40 people drawn from leading academic institutions and biotech companies worldwide.

The role

You will join our seven-person Preclinical team and give our scientists hands-on support in the lab. Your tasks will include:

  • Preparing growth media, antibiotic stock solutions and antibiotic-supplemented media

  • Preparing and labelling agar plates

  • Setting up and maintaining bacterial cultures

  • Colony counting

  • Supporting simple, routine microbiological assays

  • General lab organisation and upkeep

It is a chance to learn core microbiological techniques in a professional drug-development.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is enrolled in the early stage of a master's programme in biology, microbiology, biotechnology or a related field

  • Has some laboratory experience and is eager to learn basic microbiological techniques

  • Works precisely, detailed-oriented and follows protocols carefully

  • Is reliable and can commit to regular lab hours, 10–15 per week

  • Communicates well in English

Salary & Benefits

  • DKK 150–200 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications

  • A social, informal and international workplace with colleagues from many nationalities and backgrounds

How to apply

Send your CV in English, including a short paragraph on why the job interests you to jobs@sniprbiome.com

Application deadline: 25 August 2026. We review applications on an ongoing basis and would like to fill the position as soon as possible.

If you have any questions to the job, you can contact the Director of Preclinical Testing, Niloofar Yavari (ny@sniprbiome.com).