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
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.
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.
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.
2020 - 2023
Veterinary Assistant
Praxisgemeinschaft Steindl & Kraft · Lower Austria, Austria
- Assisted with clinical procedures, diagnostics, animal handling, and daily practice operations.
Education
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.
2019 - 2023
Advanced High School Program — Life Sciences
Mary Ward Privatgymnasium · Krems an der Donau, Austria
- Secondary education with a Life Sciences focus.
Projects
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.
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)