Academia Working Student - South Africa

We are looking for an Academia Working Student to support the Business Development department at Sartorius, homebased in South Africa.  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 (research events, global data) for analytical and bioprocess equipment for scientific research, process development and production, send cold emails to prospects (lead qualification – no selling)

• Work independently and self-organized within academic environment,
  research institutes and Start-ups in your geographical area, use data to map and build Salesforce database

• Networking, research and participation in conferences and events – provide product introduction, connect sales to potential new accounts

• Enable access to new trends and support collaborations – platform development and research

• Brand visibility – establish new relationships with customers

What will convince us 

• Bachelor, Master or PhD student in Biology, Bioengineering, Biotechnology or Life Science from one of the following universities: UCT, Stellenbosch, Wits

• 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 South Africa.

What we offer 

As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: 

• Flexible and remote paid position with 20 hours work week – work around academic schedule with weekly alignment (less hours during exams, more hours on vacations)

• Work-life Balance: this role is perfect for students who want to apply their knowledge in a practical setting, gain work experience whilst continuing their education

• Personal and professional development: a future potential career in biotech – training, coaching and mentoring support

• 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

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers