Laboratory Analyst

SilicoLife; Braga; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible benefits

Two extra vacation days

Job summary

SilicoLife seeks a Laboratory Analyst to join our cutting-edge biotechnology team in Braga. You will analyze fermentation data with a strong focus on HPLC method development, validation, and data interpretation, ensuring accuracy and compliance within a regulated environment.

The role requires hands-on HPLC operation, sample preparation, and instrument troubleshooting, with opportunities to work with LC-MS, GC, and NMR as optional techniques.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry-related field and hands-on HPLC experience in regulated environments.
• Experience in method validation, data integrity, and routine analyses.
• Familiarity with LC-MS, GC, and NMR as complementary techniques is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize HPLC methods for varied sample matrices.
• Operate and maintain HPLC systems to ensure reliable performance.
• Prepare samples, calibration curves, and system suitability tests.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow SOPs.

Skills

HPLC operations

Method development

Data interpretation

Validation protocols

Sample preparation

Instrument troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related discipline

Tools

LC-MS

GC

NMR

Job description

AI + Biology for sustainable ingredients

Join SilicoLife, a cutting-edge biotechnology company on a mission to harness the power of computational biology to sustainably produce valuable compounds through fermentation. With over a decade of expertise and proprietary technologies, SilicoLife has been at the forefront of biotechnology innovation and is now poised to become a product-focused company in the high-growth supplements market.

We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, and collaborative full-time Laboratory Analyst to assist us in analyzing data from fermentation processes, with a strong technical background mainly in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography to perform routine and advanced analyses. The successful candidate will be responsible for method development, validation, equipment maintenance, and data interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and optimize HPLC methods tailored to various sample matrices and project needs.
• Operate and maintain HPLC systems to ensure efficient, reliable analytical performance.
• Prepare samples, calibration curves, and system suitability tests in adherence to established procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with instruments, performing regular preventive maintenance and calibration.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain compliance with internal SOPs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in HPLC operations, method development, and data interpretation within a regulated environment.
• Familiarity with validation protocols and method optimization.
• Solid understanding of laboratory practices, including sample preparation, instrument troubleshooting, and data integrity.
• Experience in Downstream Processing (DSP) is a bonus, particularly regarding sample purification, formulation, or related processing techniques.
• Proficiency or hands‑on experience with LC-MS, GC and NMR as additional analytical techniques is highly desirable.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to work with a world‑class team of experts in computer science, artificial intelligence, bioinformatics, systems biology, molecular biology, and bioprocess engineering
• Work/life balance with a flexible schedule and two extra vacation days over the 22 legally mandated
• Exciting projects that combine world‑class science with disruptive business models to create sustainable and economically viable solutions addressing global challenges
• Company retreats, internal talks
• Fully‑equipped kitchen with free treats and coffee
• An inclusive and supportive work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and provides equal opportunities for all employees

Join SilicoLife and be part of something extraordinary. Help us bring our cutting‑edge technology to market and make a positive impact in the world.

SilicoLife is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to creating a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion and that provides equal opportunities for all employees. We strive to foster a positive and supportive work environment for all, and we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or