How to apply for Apply now!

About yuri

Yuri is a microgravity biotech company based in Meckenbeuren, Germany. It develops innovations to enhance Earth's biological research and sustainability. Working there means contributing to projects that use space conditions to solve problems on the ground.

About the role

This is an open application for candidates who do not see a specific fit on the current job list. Yuri has new projects starting in the next months and will define tasks together with you based on your skills and their needs. The role is full-time and based in Meckenbeuren, BW, DE.

A typical day

A typical day may involve defining your own tasks with the team, prioritizing work across several new projects, and executing hands-on tasks in a biotech setting. You might communicate in English and German with colleagues and adjust to changing project needs. Since the role is open, ask in the interview how the team organizes daily work and what a typical week looks like.

Who yuri is looking for

• Works in a structured way and can prioritize many tasks and finish them carefully.
• Communicates fluently and directly in English, and ideally also in German.
• Is a proactive self-starter who takes full ownership and is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Is hands-on, execution-focused, persistent, resourceful, analytical, and an empathetic team player.

Tips for this application

• Since the title is 'Apply now!' and no specific role is listed, state clearly in your first paragraph what kind of work you want to do at Yuri and why it fits their microgravity biotech projects.
• Give concrete examples of how you have defined your own tasks when no role existed, because the job description says tasks are defined together with you.
• Show both English and German ability in your application materials, for example by writing in English but mentioning your German level or providing a German-language CV if you have one.
• Name specific upcoming project areas you could support, such as biological research in microgravity or sustainability applications, based on the company description.
• Avoid sending a generic cover letter. Explain why an open application at Yuri is better for you than waiting for a listed role, and what you bring that they need now.

What to cover in your cover letter

State the specific tasks or project areas you want to work on at Yuri. Show evidence of structured work and prioritization in past roles. Demonstrate full ownership and comfort with ambiguity with a short example. Confirm your English fluency and your German level if applicable.

Research before applying

• Read Yuri's website and any press releases to understand their specific microgravity biotech projects and how they connect to Earth's biological research and sustainability.
• Search for Yuri on LinkedIn to see current team members, their backgrounds, and any recent hires or project announcements.
• Look up the Meckenbeuren location and consider whether you can work there full-time, since the job is on-site in BW, DE.
• Find any public talks, papers, or interviews by Yuri staff to understand their technical focus and company language.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

• How would you define your own role if no task list exists yet?
• Describe a time you had to prioritize several tasks with unclear deadlines. How did you decide what to do first?
• What do you know about microgravity biotech and how could your skills support Yuri's projects?
• Give an example of a project where you took full ownership from start to finish.
• How do you handle change and ambiguity in a small biotech company?
• What is your German language level, and how would you communicate with German-speaking colleagues or partners?

Common mistakes to avoid

• Sending a generic application that does not explain why you are applying to an open role instead of a specific listed job.
• Ignoring the German language requirement or not stating your German level clearly.
• Claiming you are comfortable with ambiguity without giving a concrete example of how you have handled it before.