AMSilk team collaboration and innovation in biotech silk protein research and production

Join us and #innovatewithus!

At AMSilk we pave the way into a better future by producing intelligent biotech materials. Are you passionate about driving innovation across all industries together with us? Learn more about working at AMSilk and how you can make a difference!

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Innovating together.

Valuing individual contribution.

If you are a motivated individual and are passionate about working on tomorrow’s material solutions – join us on our transformative journey.

At AMSilk we strongly believe in the value added by every single person: every idea and contribution is helping us to deliver better outcomes as a team. That’s why we are not only looking for specialists from various areas of expertise, but also for people who enjoy working together and embrace teamwork.

Discover the perfect role for you at AMSilk   and become part of our team!

Find the perfect job for you.

 

AMSilk scientist working in the lab developing biotech silk protein materials

Striving for excellence.

Driven by purpose.

At AMSilk, we stand at the forefront of pioneering change in the world of materials and we are working hard to push boundaries with in order to fulfill our purpose: Enabling true change through intelligent biotech materials.

We are a motivated and innovation driven group of individuals from different backgrounds, such as engineering, science, business development and administration. We encourage and reward high performance and strive for excellence together.

We promote diversity and a multicultural environment while being committed to treating every individual equally and everyone has the same chance for personal success.

To cut a long story short: If you feel this could be a match, we’d love hear from you!

Find the perfect job for you.

What is your favorite aspect of working at AMSilk?

Ursula Fabian, Head of HR at AMSilk – empowering people behind biotech silk protein innovation

“Collaboration is key for us. In our organization, the contribution of each individual teammate counts.”

– Ursula Fabian
Head of HR

Lucille Wepierre, Application Technology Manager Fiber at AMSilk, developing biotech silk protein fiber applications

“AMSilk is revolutionizing textiles with biofabricated silk yarns, enabling fashion brands to rethink design and sustainability. Together with our customers, we integrate this innovation into collections and shape the future of fashion.”

– Lucille Wepierre
Application Technology Manager Fiber

Portrait of Michael Hösl, Process Development at AMSilk biotech silk protein

“Here at AMSilk we strive for success and provide materials solutions that make a positive impact on industries worldwide.”

– Michael Hösl
Management Process Development

Alexander Haack, IT Manager at AMSilk, supporting digital infrastructure for biotech silk protein innovation

“At AMSilk we combine modern technologies with robust security structures. This creates a future-oriented infrastructure that supports the company’s growth in a scalable manner at every stage.”

– Alexander Haack
IT Manager

Beatrice Strandberg, Senior Manager R&D Fiber at AMSilk, advancing biotech silk protein fiber development

“Driven by our ambition to make this exceptional product accessible to everyone, we have developed a unique spinning technology for silk protein filaments, paving the way for new standards in material innovation.”

– Beatrice Strandberg
Senior Manager R&D Fiber

Tobias Kraxenberger, Head of Production Technology at AMSilk, scaling biotech silk protein production processes

“We create groundbreaking new molecules and bring them to life at commercial scale — developing the processes and partnering with global biotechnology leaders to make innovation tangible.””

– Tobias Kraxenberger
Head of Production Technology

Experience our Innovation Campus!

Our office in Neuried is located in the Southwest of Munich, close to the A95 and A96 highways with a convenient connection to the Munich subway (Fürstenried West). This top location combines both biotech and medical companies. The Neuried campus offers an attractive biotech environment and a dynamic network – just the way we like it.

AMSilk GmbH, Anna-Sigmund-Str. 1 – 3, 82061 Neuried / Munich, Germany.

AMSilk employee benefits

While working to make a true change in many industries, we care for our teams‘ personal well-being by providing.

*The amount and scope of the benefits depend individually on the type of employment.

AMSilk employee benefit free gym membership promoting health and biotech silk protein workplace culture

Free gym membership

AMSilk employee benefit public transport support promoting sustainable commuting in biotech silk protein company

Support of public transport

AMSilk employee benefit supporting childcare for a balanced family life at a biotech silk protein company

Support of childcare

AMSilk employee benefit lunch subsidy promoting healthy meals and workplace well-being at a biotech silk protein company

Lunch subsidy 

AMSilk employee benefit hybrid working model promoting flexibility and collaboration in a biotech silk protein company

Hybrid working

AMSilk employee benefits free fruit, water, coffee, tea, and parking space promoting a healthy workplace at a biotech silk protein company

Free fruit, water, coffee, tea & parking space

AMSilk employee referral program encouraging team-driven growth and collaboration in a biotech silk protein company

Referral program

AMSilk employee benefit company pension scheme ensuring financial security at a biotech silk protein company

Company pension scheme

AMSilk employee benefit voucher for weddings and births celebrating life events at a biotech silk protein company

Voucher for weddings and births

AMSilk employee benefit company events fostering teamwork and innovation in a biotech silk protein company

Company events

AMSilk employee benefit jubilee award recognizing long-term commitment in a biotech silk protein company

Jubilee award

Our hiring process

At AMSilk we all have different backgrounds, perspectives, and expertises. It is important for us to us to see each of our employees as an individual. Therefore, we do not only consider technical skills in our hiring decisions, we also carefully evaluate how well candidates match with our company culture and existing team. Of course, we also want to give you the opportunity to get to know our values and team in the hiring process. Feel free to ask us any questions you might have!

Instead of you sending us a motivational letter, we prefer getting the chance learn more about who you are in person.  Don’t worry, we value your time as well – our interview process usually consists of one to maximum three interview rounds depending on the role.

We also know that clear communication is vital to a successful recruiting process, therefore we commit ourselves to making the application process for you as convenient as possible by being transparent and responsive and by keeping it simple!

Esther Kindt Talent Acquisition and Development Specialist at AMSilk biotech silk protein company

– Esther Kindt

Talent Acquisition & Development Specialist

Answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the AMSilk hiring process

How should I submit my application?

We prefer receiving applications directly via our career site / our ATS Personio. If you upload your application on our career site, your documents will be encrypted automatically, minimizing the risk of your private data being seen by unauthorized third parties. If you send your resume via e-mail oder Linkedin messenger, there is a risk that your data might be easily accessible to unauthorized third parties

Do I need a cover letter?

We value the time and effort you put into your application. If your CV matches with our requirements, we prefer to get to know you in person during an interview. Therefore, a cover letter is not needed for your application.

Who will be my main point of contact during the application process?

Hi, my name is Esther and I am the Talent Acquisition and Talent Development Specialist at AMSilk. I will be reviewing your application and be your main point of contact during the application process. You will for sure also get to know me in person during the interview process. Please feel free to ask me any questions you might have. Just send an e-mail to jobs@amsilk.com.

When can I expect initial feedback after submitting my application?

We usually review your application within 48 hours of receiving it. However, since we want to discuss your application with the respective department, please give us up to one week to get back to you.

I couldn’t find an open position that is suitable for my professional background. Is it still possible to apply?

Of course that is possible. Just go to the open positions list on our career page and select the position „Initiative application“. You will then be able to upload your CV and other documents if needed. It would be great if you could also let us know which department or responsibility you would be interested in, so we can discuss your profile with the right hiring manager.

Who can see my application and how do you handle data privacy?

We take data protection very seriously and therefore are making sure, that your application only will be seen by our Talent Acquisition Specialist and the hiring manager / interviewers during the recruitment process. If you would like to know more about how we handle data privacy, please click here: https://amsilk.jobs.personio.com/privacy-policy?language=en

How does your interview process look like and how many interviews should I expect?

We value your time. Therefore, it is our best intention to provide a fast and efficient interview process and to avoid redundant steps. Our interview process usually consists of two rounds: one video interview followed by a physical interview at our office. Depending on the position, one or three interview rounds might be the case as well. If you are not sure about the next steps, feel free to ask us any time!

How can I prepare for my interview?

You do not need to prepare anything specific for your interview. Our advise is to be honest and open minded. We want to get to know the real you, therefore, just be yourself! Of course, it is always great to have some specific examples at hand when describing your professional experience, as well as showing your interest in AMSilk as a company!

What’s your policy for remote work?

Depending of your responsibilities and scope of your role, we offer a hybrid working model. This means that you will be able to work from home up to 40% of the week. However, please keep in mind that some roles require you to be present at our facilities up to 100% of your working time.

What kind of benefits do you offer?

We value the mental and physical wellbeing of our employees and therefore offer a variety of benefits. Just scroll up a little bit on our career site if you are interested in the details!