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Mobility Makers or how my job moves lives
Christian Haug, Team Leader Quality Control / Powder & Accessories
“Weights clanging - a normal day at the gym. I'm pedaling my bike when I strike up a conversation with another athlete. He tells me about his knee and how an implant has given him back pain-free movement. “Show me your implant card!” I ask him curiously. He hesitates briefly, but then pulls the little card out of his pocket. And lo and behold, it says Heraeus on it.
What I learned from my grandfather
Actually, I don't have to go that far. My grandfather is a man with a passion for sports, and he also has a knee prosthesis. When I told him many years ago that I wanted to start my professional career in an analytical laboratory, he winked and called me a “poison mixer.” Today, he certainly sees things differently. With his implant, which is fixed with bone cement from Heraeus, he can continue to be active. He can romp around with his great-grandchildren and even participate in a league.
A job that makes sense. A product that restores mobility.
I owe my joining Heraeus to my thesis. The research question brought me into contact with experts at the company. Through these conversations, I learned that, in addition to precious metals processing, Heraeus is also active in the fields of pharmaceutical active ingredients and medical devices. I now work in one of these areas. I am proud to contribute to one of these fields and to be part of a company that operates across a range of industries.”