Lab Technician Downstream Processing (CMC Microbial Platform R&D) - all genders

Sanofi US; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global healthcare company is seeking a Lab Technician in Frankfurt to purify microbial-derived molecules. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in natural science and a minimum of 3 years of experience with chromatography and bioanalytical instrumentation. This role supports a collaborative team and high-throughput processes, demanding proficiency in both English and German.

Leistungen

Comprehensive health benefits

Family leave

Childcare benefits

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 3 years practical experience with TFF and chromatography.
• Experience in protein purification and process development.
• Good written and oral skills in English and German.

Aufgaben

• Lab Technician for purification of microbial-derived molecules.
• Develop purification technologies to meet clinical demands.
• Support high-throughput process development activities.

Kenntnisse

Team collaboration

Result-oriented

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in natural science

Tools

HPLC

TFF

Prep chromatography

Jobbeschreibung

About the job

Our Team: We, Sanofi, are an innovative global healthcare company, driven by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. With unique, novel, and innovative biomolecules (e.g. Nanobody® molecules, SYNTHORIN™) come new challenges for large-scale process development in microbial systems. Our team develops the future downstream processes for these new therapeutics. If you want to help shape the new generation of processes with us then you've come to the right place, just apply.

Main responsibilities

• Lab Technician of a downstream laboratory for purification of molecules derived from microbial fermentation processes – like Nanobody® molecules and plasmid DNA
• Position reports to Lab Head DSP
• Close co-operation with lab head and lab team to develop purification and ultrafiltration technologies (preparative chromatography; TFF) that enables biologics to reach the quantity and quality standards to meet clinical demands and commercial manufacturing
• Support high-throughput process development activities
• Carry out analytical methods (i.e., HPLC methods) to determine the quality of the chromatographic fractions
• Support maintenance and acquisition of new equipment
• Dutifully document and provide input on experimental results in a timely manner
• Readiness to support other Microbial Platform areas if needed (Clinical Trial Manufacturing; non‑GMP Pilot Plant), for instance as a person‑in‑plant to facilitate scale‑up of downstream processes
• Support Sanofi digital transformation and eco‑footprint reduction goals
• Maintaining Sanofi HSE standard and ensuring laboratory compliance

About you

Education and professional Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in natural science (chemical engineering, biological engineering, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biochemistry)

Soft skills

• Demonstrated ability to work in cross‑functional teams
• Result‑oriented and well‑organized team player in an agile environment

Technical skills

• Min. 3 years practical experience with TFF, preparative chromatography, bioanalytical instrumentation
• Experience in protein purification and process development
• Beneficial: common programming languages (R, Python); understanding of data extraction from databases; experience with high‑throughput process development (e.g. Tecan)

Languages

• Good written and oral English language skills
• At least good written and oral German language skills

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.

Pursue Progress. Discover Extraordinary.

Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never‑been‑done‑before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s pursue progress and discover extraordinary – together.

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!