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

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

Zusammenfassung

A biotechnology company in Heidelberg is seeking a skilled Research Technician (m/f/d) with experience in protein purification. The role involves performing various chromatography techniques, preparing laboratory reagents, and ensuring adherence to safety guidelines. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field and possess strong problem-solving skills. This full-time position offers a dynamic working environment and benefits including flexible hours and a company pension scheme.

Leistungen

Company pension scheme

Company sports

Regular physiotherapy

Discounted access to gyms

Free drinks

Fresh fruit

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in protein purification techniques.
• Familiarity with protein analysis methods like SDS-PAGE, Western blotting.
• Ability to maintain meticulous records.

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

Protein purification techniques

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

SDS-PAGE

Western blotting

Mass spectrometry

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemistry or related field

Tools

Affinity chromatography

FPLC

HPLC

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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.

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.

How to apply

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.