Research Technician (m/f/d) - Protein Purification

BIOMEX GmbH; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A biotechnology firm in Heidelberg is seeking a Research Technician to perform protein purification and maintain laboratory protocols. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Biochemistry or related fields and proven experience in purification techniques. Join a collaborative team with a flexible working environment and various employee benefits.

Leistungen

Company pension scheme

Free drinks and fresh fruit

Flexible working hours

Access to gyms

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in protein purification techniques.
• Familiarity with protein analysis methods.
• Strong attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Perform protein purification using various chromatography techniques.
• Prepare and maintain laboratory reagents and equipment.
• Troubleshoot and optimize purification protocols.

Kenntnisse

Protein purification techniques

SDS-PAGE and Western blotting

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry

Tools

Affinity chromatography

FPLC

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

Are you a skilled Research Technician (m / f / d) with experience in protein purification? Do you thrive in a collaborative, cutting-edge scientific environment? Great! Because we are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our team in a dynamic research setting focused on native protein purification from human sources.

Your key responsibilities :

• You perform protein purification using techniques such as affinity chromatography, size exclusion chromatography, ion exchange and hydrophobic interaction chromatography.
• You prepare and maintain laboratory reagents, buffers and equipment for experiments.
• You troubleshoot and optimize purification protocols to achieve high-quality, high-yield protein isolation.
• You analyze protein purity and concentration using SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and spectrophotometric methods.
• You maintain detailed and accurate laboratory notebooks and prepare reports.
• You assist in designing and executing experiments in collaboration with senior researchers and project leads.
• You ensure adherence to safety and regulatory guidelines in the laboratory.

Your profile

• You have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• You have proven experience in protein purification techniques (e.g., affinity chromatography, FPLC, HPLC).
• You are familiar with protein analysis methods such as SDS-PAGE, Western blotting and mass spectrometry.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You are able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain meticulous records.
• Previous experience in a research laboratory setting is preferred.
• You speak fluent English and German.

Why us?

What we offer :

• An open ended, full-time employment contract (40 hours / week).
• An exciting and varied job in internal sales.
• Flexible working hours from Monday to Friday in a motivated team with a very good working atmosphere.
• A company pension scheme, company sports, regular physiotherapy and discounted access to gyms.
• Free drinks and fresh fruit as our contribution to the well-being of our team.
• Convenient location and free parking.

Does that sound convincing?

Does this sound appealing to you and would you like to become part of our company? Then please send us your complete application, stating your salary expectations and your earliest starting date, using our application form .

If you have any questions, you can also contact our colleague from the HR department, by telephone on 06221-4166 266. We look forward to receiving your application.

About us

BIOMEX GmbH, headquartered in Heidelberg, has been a trusted supplier to the diagnostics and life sciences industry for over three decades. Thanks to Europe's largest biobank of human materials and our expertise in sample procurement and processing, we are a leader in supplying our customers with human material for diagnostic and research purposes. We run three own plasma centers and are a global player with offices in Africa, China and the USA. As a contract research organization, we carry out the validation of diagnostic tests for our customers.