Senior Scientist Biological Analytics and Microbiology | M/W/D – Reference: #001248

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For an internationally successful pharmaceutical company in Oberschwaben, we are looking for the earliest possible start date, initially limited to 18 months and within the framework of ANÜ

Senior Scientist Biological Analytics and Microbiology | M/W/D – Reference: #001248

Your tasks:

• In this role, you will develop, evaluate, and implement analytical and microbiological testing strategies to ensure product quality, product safety, and sound CMC decisions throughout the entire development process
• By contributing to the scientific direction and providing technical support to the CMC sub-teams, you will ensure the timely provision of high-quality analytical and microbiological results
• You will support the evaluation, validation, and implementation of alternative, innovative, fast, and automated microbiological methods, including the use of AI-based tools to optimize testing processes and data evaluation
• As part of your activities, you will lead or participate in projects in the areas of technology, innovation, and continuous improvement to strengthen analytical and microbiological competencies in a GMP-regulated environment
• You will evaluate scientific results, create precise reports and documentation, support regulatory filings if necessary, and work closely with internal and external partners to ensure scientific alignment and effective knowledge exchange

Your profile:

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field of life sciences, preferably with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry; alternatively, a Master's degree with extensive professional experience in the industry
• Sound knowledge in the areas of biological drug development, quality control, and microbiological product safety, as well as experience in preparing or contributing to regulatory documents
• Sound knowledge of analytical methods (e.g., HPLC-SEC, HPLC-CEX, CGE, CZE, icIEF, potency assays) and microbiological testing procedures (e.g., sterility testing, bioburden determination, endotoxin testing)
• Sound understanding of working in GMP-regulated environments and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in cross-functional and international teams
• Fluency in English is required, German skills are an advantage

Interested?

Then send us your meaningful application, stating your earliest possible start date and your salary expectations, please exclusively via email to bewerbung@consult16.de or call us! Discretion is, of course, guaranteed.

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