Job Description

Do you enjoy solving complex scientific problems at the bench and seeing your work directly contribute to therapeutic development to improve patients' lives?
Are you motivated by high-quality science, ownership of your experiments, and the opportunity to improve how things are done?
Do you thrive in a small, collaborative team where your ideas have real impact?

Then this could be your next career step.

As an (Associate) Scientist in Protein Sciences, you will play a key role in the production and characterization of therapeutic protein candidates from research through development. You will combine hands-on laboratory work with scientific thinking to drive continuous process improvement and technology development by:

• Developing and optimizing protein production workflows (cloning, expression, purification)
• Performing protein characterization (purity, yield, stability, activity)
• Contributing to scientific ideas and experimental strategies to advance projects
• Analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data to cross-functional teams
• Collaborating with CROs, CDMOs, and external partners
• Preparing SOPs, reports, and scientific documentation
• Staying up to date with scientific literature and emerging technologies

Requirements

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on experience with protein design, multiple expression systems (HEK293, CHO, E. coli), and protein purification (Äkta) and characterization (e.g. SEC, RP-HPLC).
• Initial experience in biopharmaceutical development (e.g. USP/DSP) is a plus
• You combine scientific curiosity with strong critical thinking skills
• You have a pragmatic, hands-on, and independent approach to experimental work
• You work in a structured and detail-oriented manner
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Remuneration package:
  An attractive salary, a sponsored pension scheme (bAV), and exciting short- and long-term incentives
• Onboarding:
  Structured, well-proven onboarding program to give you a clear picture of your responsibilities and the company you will be working for
• Training:
  Internal & external trainings and conferences embedded in a well-resourced training budget
• Transport connections:
  Good connection to tram station, parking lots for cars and bikes
• Mobility:
  You decide whether you want to use public transport with a discount or lease a JobBike
• Food & more:
  Free lunch every day, soft drinks, fresh fruit, a wide variety of snacks
• Equipment:
  State of the art, an iPhone and a laptop