Bench Scientist MSAT USP / all genders / befristet für 2 Jahre

About the job

We are looking for a Bench Scientist for our MSAT Recombinant DS Microbial organization with experience in upstream development and fermentation technology. The MSAT Recombinant DS Microbial Platform manages technology transfer, process development and troubleshooting while implementing new technologies to enhance efficiency and quality. Your job, as a Bench Scientist USP, will be to develop, optimize, scale-up, and transfer USP processes for manufacture of life-saving medicines in the Frankfurt BioCampus DS launch facilities. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Work independently as a fully integrated member of a cross-functional, interdisciplinary, and international MSAT development team

• Independent design, planning, execution, and evaluation of experiments regarding process development and trouble shooting

• Application of existing state-of-the-art process-relevant methods

• Data analysis and data interpretation, presentation and reporting of results to an international and interdisciplinary audience

• Evaluation of results e.g., in the form of written reports

• Support of the production facilities with trouble-shootings to solve complex issues

• Test and evaluate relevant process changes at laboratory and pilot scale to optimize the fermentation process and ensure robust operation

About you

Experience:

• Relevant work experience in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, or similar field

Soft skills:

• Independent way of working

• Exceptional team spirit and communication skills

• High motivation, flexibility, reliability, and strong sense of responsibility

• Motivation for both practical and theoretical work

Technical skills:

• Hands on experience with cultivation and handling of genetically modified microorganisms

• Experience with bioreactor fermentation in lab-scale (non-GMP) for recombinant microbial production

• Experience with pilot scale bioreactors or GMP manufacturing is advantageous

• Strong focus on Komagataella phaffii (Pichia pastoris) and/or Escherichia coli is advantageous

• Creative and independent way of thinking and development of innovative solutions for complex issues

• Structured way of approaching problem solving tasks in a scientifically based manner

• Experience with microbiological methods and typical fermentation related analytics

• Experience with automated fermentation systems is a plus

• Experience with large scale recombinant production processes is a plus

Education:

• Master or Ph.D. in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, or similar field

Languages:

• Fluent in English and German

Why choose us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Benefit from a well-thought-out benefits package that rewards your contribution and commitment.

• We take care of you and your family with a wide range of health and social such as high-quality healthcare, numerous prevention programs and coverage for long-term illness. Our 14-week paid family leave for both parents is outstanding as well as a wide range of childcare benefits.