Founders Associate (m/w/d) as Working Student

Nanogami is a highly innovative and rapidly growing startup in the field of DNA Origami-based nanotechnology (check out our DLD Talk or this article to learn more). Our international team is driven by a shared vision: to pioneer a novel generation of biochips set to unlock applications in research and diagnostics and thereby pushing the boundaries of personalised medicine to new heights. We recently secured significant funding by SPRIND - Germany’s Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation to realize our ambitious growth trajectory and now aim to significantly expand our current team to support the at-scale commercialisation of our nanotechnology.

Position Overview:

As a Working Student in the Founders Office , you’ll play a key role in supporting the everyday running of the company. From organizing internal workflows to helping with logistics, purchasing, or admin tasks — you’ll jump in where things need to get done. This is a great opportunity if you’re curious about how a startup works behind the scenes, enjoy tackling practical challenges, and want to contribute directly to our growth.

• Work directly with the founders to support further scaling of the company, autonomously executing and supporting operational projects
• Develop reliable workflows, processes, and task automation throughout the company (accounting, logistics, procurement, human resources, legal, sales, etc.)
• Spot operational pain points and implement practical improvements.
• Oversee IT operations, from selecting and configuring hardware/software to maintaining systems, enforcing security, managing user access, and liaising with external partners.
• Conduct industry research and benchmarking to identify opportunities and provide insights.

Requirements

• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation.

• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to tackling challenges.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Independent and results-driven, capable of translating high-level tasks into concrete action plans.
• Fluent in English & German

Benefits

• Shape the future of a biotech venture—your work will directly impact company growth and success
• Diverse and high-impact role with exposure to strategy, operations, and business development.
• Work closely with industry leaders and gain unparalleled insights into biotech entrepreneurship
• State-of-the-art technology package.
• Competitive compensation and benefits structure.
• An international, collaborative, and supportive work culture.
• Flexible working models.