Postdoc

Boehringer Ingelheim; Biberach an der Riß; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany (Biberach) is seeking a Postdoc in Parenteral Development to advance analytical methods for peptide-based products using high-resolution MS and multidimensional separation techniques. The role focuses on innovative method development, DoE and Bayesian optimization, and close collaboration across CMC teams.

The position is limited for 2 years and part-time eligible at 80%. On-site work with a comprehensive benefits package is offered, with salary information

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences or life sciences or a comparable discipline.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Mass Spectrometry; practical experience with 2D-LC-MS is a plus.
• Proven experience in independent development and optimization of HPLC-MS methods.
• Experience with peptide analytics required.
• Independent, proactive and innovative working style with strong communication skills and team spirit.
• Very good German and English skills, with confidence in collaborating across laboratory, scientific and quality functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative stability-indicating methods for parenteral products based on peptides, using high-resolution HPLC-MS.
• Establish and optimize (multidimensional) HPLC-MS approaches for high-resolution separation and characterization of impurities and degradation products.
• Apply DoE, Bayesian optimization, and other modeling approaches for method optimization and comparison.
• Leverage high-resolution MS to support reliable interpretation of stability data.
• Collaborate with analytical and interdisciplinary CMC teams to address complex analytical challenges and support project progression.
• Establish and share expertise within the laboratory for broader application across projects.

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

HPLC-MS

Peptide analytics

DoE

Bayesian optimization

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry or life sciences

Tools

2D-LC-MS

Job description

The Position

Take the opportunity to advance analytical method development for complex peptide-based products. As a Postdoc in Parenteral Development, you will work with high-resolution Mass Spectrometry (MS) and (multidimensional) separation techniques to establish innovative analytical approaches and generate deeper insights into peptide analytics.

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This position is limited for 2 years.

This position is part time eligible with 80 %.

Postdoc: This Position is limited for 2 years.

Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation \"postdoc\". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Your main responsibility will be to develop innovative stability-indicating methods for parenteral products based on peptides, using the high-resolution HPLC-MS.




• With a focus on advanced method development, you will establish and optimize (multidimensional) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)-MS approaches, to achieve high-resolution separation and comprehensive characterization of impurities and degradation products.




• Furthermore, you will apply DoE, Bayesian optimization, and other modeling approaches for method optimization and comparison.




• You will leverage the capabilities of high-resolution MS to support reliable interpretation of stability data.




• Working closely with colleagues across analytical and interdisciplinary CMC teams, you will address complex analytical challenges, support emerging analytical requirements and contribute to efficient project progression.




• In addition to these responsibilities, you will establish and share expertise in within the laboratory, enabling effective knowledge transfer and broader application of the technology across projects.

As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

This position has not been approved for the referral program by the department posting the job opening.

Requirements

• PhD in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences or a comparable discipline




• Strong hands-on expertise in Mass Spectrometry; practical experience with 2D-LC-MS is a plus




• Proven experience in independent development and optimization of HPLC-MS methods




• Experience with peptide analytics required




• Independent, proactive and innovative working style combined with strong communication skills and team spirit




• Very good German and English skills, with confidence in collaborating across laboratory, scientific and quality functions

Working time

Full-Time

Job flexibility

On-Site

Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity global employer who takes pride in maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity of perspectives and strive for an inclusive environment, which benefits our employees, patients, and communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person’s actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law