Research Scientist Biologics (gn)

Proteros USA Inc; Martinsried; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inspiring working atmosphere

Comprehensive induction

Job summary

Proteros USA Inc in Martinsried, Germany, is seeking a Project Scientist to contribute to drug discovery projects within biologics development. The role involves managing and executing research projects, optimizing protein production, and characterizing drug candidates. Ideal candidates should have a PhD in biochemistry or a related field, and ideally 1-2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. The position offers a collaborative working atmosphere, comprehensive induction, and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or related field with an excellent proven track record.
• 1-2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry regarding protein therapeutics.
• Experience with transient protein expression in mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects as project scientist including planning and execution.
• Evaluate new technology to improve biologics platform.
• Present scientific results to colleagues and customers.

Skills

Protein production development

Project management

Biochemical characterization

Protein purification techniques

Problem-solving mindset

Education

PhD in biochemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC methods

LIMS systems

Job description

Your mission

• Contribution to multidisciplinary teams with own scientific expertise to achieve corporate and customer goals of challenging drug discovery projects within biologics early drug development
• Establishing and managing research projects as project scientist including independent planning and execution of research projects
• Development, execution, and optimization of protein productions for downstream applications (fit-for-purpose)
• Characterization and evaluation of drug candidates by state of the art biochemical and biophysical methods
• Evaluation of new technology/ equipment to constantly improve biologics platform
• Preparation of all relevant project documentation (i.e. project plans, SOPs, scientific presentations, technical reports), their review and training
• Presentation of the scientific results as well as convincing and confident communication of the content to colleagues, customers, and business partners

Your profile

• PhD in biochemistry or related field with an excellent proven track record
• Ideally 1-2 years working experience in the pharmaceutical industry regarding the development of protein therapeutics
• Good acquaintance with transient protein expression in mammalian cell culture, purification process optimization and in-depth physicochemical characterization (i.e. using HPLC methods) of antibody-based candidates
• Strong acquaintance regarding rational construct design, protein expression (mammalian, insect, bacterial), chromatographic purification techniques, purification process optimization and protein characterization methods
• Experience with non-antibody-based biologics as asset
• Hands-on mentality with a problem-solving mindset and attention to details
• Great interest in scientific project management
• Experience with industry-standard operational management tools such as LIMS systems
• Independent, service-oriented way of working, with an outstanding team spirit and excellent organization and communication skills

Why us?

• An innovative professional field in an exciting industry
• An inspiring working atmosphere as fertile ground for your further development
• A comprehensive induction that prepares you optimally for your area of responsibility
• Multicultural teams and an open corporate culture
• A salary in line with the market

Contact Details

Proteros biostructures GmbH
People Team
Bunsenstr. 7a, 82152 Martinsried
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