Laboratory Technician / Operator BTA/CTA – Protein Analytics (all genders)

Formo Foods GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee equity

Team off-sites

Transport discounts

Fitness memberships

Development budget

Additional vacation days

Job summary

Formo Foods GmbH in Frankfurt am Main seeks a Laboratory Technician - Protein Analytics to run routine HPLC analyses and support protein assays. You will prepare samples for proteomics and ensure meticulous documentation to guide ongoing fermentation-based protein work.

The role requires training as a BTA/CTA or equivalent, plus entry-level lab experience. Strong documentation, English (B1) and German language skills are advantageous; expect cross-functional collaboration in a cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Completed training as a BTA, CTA or comparable qualification.
• Initial practical laboratory experience.
• Basic knowledge of HPLC or chromatographic methods.
• Good documentation skills.
• English proficiency at least B1 (German is a plus).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine HPLC analyses according to SOPs.
• Conduct protein assays (e.g. Bradford) and support physicochemical analyses.
• Prepare samples for proteomics analyses.
• Thoroughly evaluate and document results according to guidelines.
• Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain analytical instruments.
• Work closely with scientists to support ongoing projects.

Skills

HPLC knowledge

Documentation skills

English (B1) proficiency

German language skills

Education

BTA/CTA training or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

Job description

Role Overview

Help us ensure the quality and reliability behind every protein we bring to life.

As our Laboratory Technician - Protein Analytics, you'll be the hands-on backbone of our analytical lab, running the routine testing that tells us exactly what's happening inside our fermentation-derived proteins. From HPLC-UV runs to sample prep for proteomics and protein assays, your careful, well-documented work gives our scientists the data they need to keep pushing our precision fermentation platform forward.

Location: Frankfurt am Main

About Formo

At Formo, we're rebuilding dairy to help create a just and resilient food system.

Using precision fermentation, we produce real, bio-identical milk proteins, starting with casein, without the need for animals.

As a B2B ingredient company, we partner with leading food manufacturers to bring next-generation dairy products to market. We focus on developing and scaling high-performance dairy proteins that enable our partners to create exceptional products.

Our work sits at the intersection of molecular biology, food science, and industrial biotechnology. By combining cutting-edge science with deep application expertise, we empower the dairy industry to deliver products that are indulgent, functional, and more sustainable - without compromise.

Formo is a venture-backed, fast-growing company with an international team of entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators united by the ambition to transform dairy from within the industry. Together with our partners, we are shaping a future where animal-free dairy proteins unlock new possibilities for innovation at global scale.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Testing

• Perform routine HPLC-UV analyses according to established SOPs
• Conduct protein assays (e.g. Bradford) and support physicochemical analyses (e.g. particle size determination)

Sample Preparation

• Prepare samples for proteomics analyses (e.g. protein extraction, digestion, purification)

Documentation & Quality

• Thoroughly evaluate and document results in accordance with internal guidelines

Instrument Management

• Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain analytical instruments

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with scientists to support ongoing projects

About You

Education & Experience

• Completed training as a BTA, CTA or comparable qualification
• Initial practical laboratory experience (e.g. through training, internships or entry-level work)

Technical & Functional Skills

• Basic knowledge of HPLC or chromatographic methods is a plus
• Good documentation skills
• English proficiency at least B1 level (spoken and written); German is a plus

Mindset & Collaboration

• Careful, structured and reliable working style, with high motivation and scientific curiosity to learn new techniques
• Genuine interest in protein analytics and biochemical methods
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility

Why you'll love it here

Ready to shake things up?

At Formo, you don't just trade your labor for compensation - you join a mission. One powered by frontier science, real-world impact, and a team of brilliant, driven people who care deeply about what they're building.

You’ll work side by side with interdisciplinary experts across highly skilled entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators. We believe the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives collide, and when people are trusted with responsibility, autonomy, and meaningful challenges.

We’re building something ambitious, and we take the work seriously - but not ourselves. Expect close collaboration, fast learning and innovation, and a culture that celebrates progress (often with tastings).

What we offer:

• Help reinvent one of the world's most iconic food categories
• Participate in employee equity and build long-term ownership in what we're creating
• Benefit from regular team off-sites, monthly perks like discounted public transport passes and fitness memberships
• Invest in your growth with a dedicated annual development budget for learning, training, and conferences
• Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, and an additional day after 3 and 4 years tenure
• Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Team Impact Day
• Work in an innovative office and lab environment with access to cutting-edge food and biotech infrastructure
• Connect over regular team lunches, healthy and not so healthy snacks and drinks and shared moments that bring the team together

Disclaimer

Formo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, genetic information, color, physical or mental disability, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.