Associate - LIMS Implementation limited until 30.09.2027 (m/f/d)

DE71 (FCRS = DE071) HEXAL AG; Holzkirchen; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 vacation days per year (in fulltime

1,200€ vacation payment (in full time)

€40/month in capital-forming benefits

company pension

flex-hybrid working 50% per week in an

access to Skillsoft & Learnlight

OurShare employee share program

Job summary

Sandoz is seeking an Associate Scientist—LIMS Implementation in Holzkirchen, Germany, to drive digital transformation of laboratory operations.

You will implement, maintain, and improve LIMS and ELN systems, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and efficiency across biosimilar development programs.

Qualifications

• MSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or BSc... or Apprenticeship (e.g., CTA, MTA) (or equivalent).
• Excellent IT skills, especially with IT lab systems/LIMS (LabVantage, Flow).
• Knowledge of bioassay development for biopharmaceuticals is a plus.
• Business-fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and update LIMS master data and ELN worksheet templates with users.
• Support LIMS implementation activities, troubleshoot, and align with other functions.
• Assist training and onboarding of LIMS users, document training activities and status reports.
• Set up and coordinate hardware for LIMS usage (printers, tablets, scanners) with IT and lab teams.
• Support ongoing improvement of LIMS modules and workflows, and implement additional modules.
• Promote good documentation practices and ensure compliance with development and quality standards.

Skills

IT systems expertise

Bioassay knowledge

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Biology/Biotechnology or related

BSc in Biology/Biotechnology or related

Apprenticeship (CTA/MTA) or equivalent

Tools

LIMS (LabVantage)

ELN (Electronic Lab Notebook)

IT hardware setup

Job description

Job Description Summary

The role is part of Biopharma Technical Development and will be based in Holzkirchen, Germany. As Associate Scientist, LIMS Implementation, you will contribute to the success of our biosimilar development programs by supporting the digital transformation of laboratory operations. In collaboration with team members, you will help drive the effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of LIMS and other laboratory digital systems, enhancing efficiency, data integrity, and compliance.

Job Description

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Collect, maintain, and update LIMS master data and Electronic Laboratory Notebook (ELN) worksheet templates in collaboration with laboratory users
• Support local Laboratory Management System (LIMS) implementation activities, assist with troubleshooting, and contribute to alignment with other functions
• Support the training and onboarding of LIMS users through the preparation, execution, and documentation of training activities; contribute to knowledge sharing and status reporting
• Assist with the setup, maintenance, and coordination of hardware required for LIMS usage (e.g., printers, tablets, and scanners) and support collaboration between laboratory and IT teams
• Support the continuous improvement of implemented LIMS modules and workflows and contribute to the implementation of additional LIMS modules
• Promote good documentation practices and support compliance with local and global development and quality standards

What you’ll bring to the role

• MSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or BSc in Biology, Biotechnology or related Natural Sciences, or Apprenticeship (e.g., CTA, MTA) (or equivalent technical education), or currently enrolled student (Bachelor's or Master's level) in a relevant scientific discipline, eligible to work as a Working Student
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge, preferably a strong background in IT laboratory systems/LIMS (e.g., LabVantage, Flow, etc.)
• Knowledge of bioassay development for biopharmaceutical products and related lab processes is a plus
• Business-fluent English language skills

Compensation Structure & Criteria

Starting pay range: EUR 41,100 - 78,300

Variable compensation: 5% performance-based bonus

Additional benefits include:

• 30 vacation days per year (in full time)
• 1.200€ vacation payment (in full time)
• €40/month in capital-forming benefits (in full time)
• company pension
• flex-hybrid working 50% per week in the office
• access to our learning & development platforms Skillsoft & Learnlight
• Access to our employee share program "OurShare"

Pay frequency: Monthly

Expected weekly working hours: 40 hours

Contract type: full time

Job location:

Holzkirchen, Germany on-site presence on most the days

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have an ambition to do more so that everyone can achieve the basic human right of good health. With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful careers, where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us, help us make healthcare fairer and faster.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

Hiring decisions are only based on the qualification for the position, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age and disability.

The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this, please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.

Skills Desired

• Environment, Health And Safety (Ehs)
• Laboratory Equipment
• Manufacturing Process
• Materials Science
• Process Simulation
• Sop (Standard Operating Procedure)

Our Purpose

Here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible. Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!