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Elijá Friedrich-Ulrich

BSc Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology · IMC Krems, Austria

Biotechnology graduate focused on adaptive laboratory evolution, bioprocess experimentation, and data-driven microbial research with industry collaboration.

Experience

  1. Apr 2026 – present

    Scientific Staff — EcoCoat Project

    IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences · Krems an der Donau, Austria

    • Setting up Microtox ecotoxicity bioassays (Aliivibrio fischeri, in progress) and presented research results to academic and industry stakeholders.
  2. Sep 2025 – Mar 2026

    Project Intern — EcoCoat Project

    IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences · Krems an der Donau, Austria

    • Designed and ran 21 morbidostat ALE experiments (Replifactory) with E. coli 498, up to 70% industrial reaction water.
    • Built Python pipelines (pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) to process the time-series data and track OD600 adaptation.
  3. 2023 - 2023

    Food Server

    Mang Hermenegild Heurigenschank · Weißenkirchen in der Wachau, Austria

    • Part-time front-of-house work in a busy Heuriger — fast service and a lot of teamwork.
  4. 2020 - 2023

    Veterinary Assistant

    Praxisgemeinschaft Steindl & Kraft · Lower Austria, Austria

    • Assisted with clinical procedures, diagnostics, animal handling, and daily practice operations.

Education

  1. 2023 - 2026

    BSc Medical & Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

    IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences · Krems an der Donau, Austria

    • Bachelor thesis: Adaptive Laboratory Evolution of E. coli 498 to toxic paint and resin residues in industrial reaction water.
  2. 2019 - 2023

    Advanced High School Program — Life Sciences

    Mary Ward Privatgymnasium · Krems an der Donau, Austria

    • Secondary education with a Life Sciences focus.

Projects

  1. 2025 - present

    Next Horizon Society — Co-Founder

    Next Horizon Society

    • Co-founded a community platform for evidence-based content on health, sustainability, and personal growth.
    • Responsible for long-form writing, editorial planning, and recurring newsletter publication.
  2. 2024

    SKYDOK — Creative Pre-Incubator

    IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences · Krems an der Donau, Austria

    • Developed drone startup concept through an intensive pre-incubator program.
    • Completed workshops on business development, sales strategy, and HR fundamentals.

Skills

Laboratory
Adaptive laboratory evolution (ALE)Morbidostat / ReplifactoryMicrobial cultivation & fermentationAseptic techniqueMicrotox ecotoxicity bioassay
Bioprocess
Bioreactor operationDesign of experiments (DOE)Dose-response characterization
Data & Programming
Python (pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)JMPExcelTime-series analysisData Analysis
Bioinformatics
Sequence analysisPathway analysis (developing)
Tools & Software
NotionZoteroGit / GitHubCursor
Professional & Soft Skills
Project managementBusiness developmentSales strategyCommunicationScience CommunicationEditorial & WritingAnalytical thinkingCritical thinkingEntrepreneurship
Animal Care
Animal Care

Languages

Languages
German (native)English (fluent)