About this role
Randstad is one of the world's leading talent companies with the ambition to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent company. Through our "partner for talent" corporate strategy, we find, develop and connect specialized talents with companies - worldwide, locally and always at a high speed. We build high-quality, diverse, and agile teams, while individuals can enjoy a rewarding career path with equitable opportunities. Randstad Professional is one of Randstad's four specializations and focuses on the placement of specialists and managers in the future-oriented sectors of IT, Engineering, Life Science and Office. Are you a passionate scientist eager to shape the future of biopharmaceuticals? We are looking for a Senior Scientist - Analytical & Microbiological Development (m/w/d) to lead the strategy, implementation, and innovation of analytical and microbiological testing across our drug development pipeline. In this role, you will bridge cutting-edge science with GMP compliance—driving the adoption of automated, AI-driven testing methods and collaborating across international CMC subteams to ensure safety, quality, and fast-paced progress. - In this role, you will develop, assess, and implement analytical and microbiological testing strategies to ensure product quality, product safety, and informed CMC decision-making throughout the development process - By contributing to the scientific direction and providing expert input to CMC subteams, you will ensure the timely delivery of high-quality analytical and microbiological results - You will support the evaluation, validation, and implementation of alternative, innovative, rapid, and automated microbiological methods, including the use of AI-based tools to optimize testing processes and data evaluation - As part of the role, you will lead or contribute to technology, innovation, and continuous improvement projects to strengthen analytical and microbiological capabilities in a GMP-regulated environment - You will assess scientific results, prepare accurate reports and documentation, support regulatory submissions where applicable, and collaborate closely with internal and external partners to ensure scientific alignment and effective knowledge exchang - PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related Life Science discipline, preferably with relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, alternatively, a Master’s degree with substantial professional experience in an industrial environment - Strong background in biological drug development, quality control, and microbiological product safety, with experience in preparing or contributing to regulatory documentation - In-depth knowledge of analytical methods (e.g. HPLC-SEC, HPLC-CEX, CGE, CZE, icIEF, potency assays) and microbiological testing methods (e.g. sterility testing, bioburden determination, endotoxin testing) - Solid understanding of working within GMP-regulated environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to effectively collaborate in cross-functional and international teams - Fluent English required, German skills are a plus - Attraktives Gehalt und langfristige Jobsicherheit durch Konzernzugehörigkeit - Bis zu 30 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr - Zuschuss zur betrieblichen Altersvorsorge nach Probezeitende - Umfangreiche Sozialleistungen, inklusive Weihnachts- und Urlaubsgeld - Erstattung von Fahrtkosten - In der Regel einen unbefristeten Arbeitsvertrag - Gute Übernahmechancen bei unseren Geschäftspartnern - Zugeschnittene Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und kostenlose Sprachkurse - Ein großes Angebot an Mitarbeitervergünstigungen