About this role
Role OverviewHelp us ensure the quality and reliability behind every protein we bring to life.
As our Laboratory Technician - Protein Analytics, you'll be the hands-on backbone of our analytical lab, running the routine testing that tells us exactly what's happening inside our fermentation-derived proteins. From HPLC-UV runs to sample prep for proteomics and protein assays, your careful, well-documented work gives our scientists the data they need to keep pushing our precision fermentation platform forward. Location: Frankfurt am Main
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About FormoThe world needs more protein than ever - not just protein that's better for the planet, but protein that performs better. We stand at the start of that shift, and we intend to lead it through precision fermentation.
Formo is the biotech protein engine for food and nutrition, starting with enhanced casein. Casein is our first hero ingredient, and it's already winning on its own merits: better functionality than animal-based casein. Sustainable, and simply better protein. And it's only the start. We're building the engine behind it: the data, the science, the speed to keep producing the next generation of high-performance proteins.
We partner with the world's leading food and nutrition manufacturers to bring these ingredients to market at scale. From our home base in Frankfurt am Main, a team of entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators drawn from across the globe is doing the work that decides what food is made of next. Our vision? Making the cow optional. Our common thread? A passion for challenging the status quo and transforming the food and nutrition industry.
Join us in the start of the performance era of food!
Key ResponsibilitiesAnalytical Testing
Perform routine HPLC-UV analyses according to established SOPs
Conduct protein assays (e.g. Bradford) and support physicochemical analyses (e.g. particle size determination)
Sample Preparation
Prepare samples for proteomics analyses (e.g. protein extraction, digestion, purification)
Documentation & Quality
Thoroughly evaluate and document results in accordance with internal guidelines
Instrument Management
Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain analytical instruments
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with scientists to support ongoing projects
About YouEducation & Experience
Completed training as a BTA, CTA or comparable qualification
Initial practical laboratory experience (e.g. through training, internships or entry-level work)
Technical & Functional Skills
Basic knowledge of HPLC or chromatographic methods is a plus
Good documentation skills
English proficiency at least B1 level (spoken and written); German is a plus
Mindset & Collaboration
Careful, structured and reliable working style, with high motivation and scientific curiosity to learn new techniques
Genuine interest in protein analytics and biochemical methods
Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility
Why you’ll love it hereReady to shake things up?
At Formo, you don’t just trade your labor for compensation - you join a mission. One powered by frontier science, real-world impact, and a team of brilliant, driven people who care deeply about what they’re building.
You’ll work side by side with interdisciplinary experts across highly skilled entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators. We believe the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives collide, and when people are trusted with responsibility, autonomy, and meaningful challenges.
We’re building something ambitious, and we take the work seriously - but not ourselves. Expect close collaboration, fast learning and innovation, and a culture that celebrates progress (often with tastings 🧀).
What we offer:Help reinvent one of the world’s most iconic food categories
Participate in employee equity and build long-term ownership in what we’re creating
Benefit from regular team off-sites, monthly perks like discounted public transport passes and fitness memberships
Invest in your growth with a dedicated annual development budget for learning, training, and conferences
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, and an additional day after 3 and 4 years tenure
Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Team Impact Day
Work in an innovative office and lab environment with access to cutting-edge food and biotech infrastructure
Connect over regular team lunches, healthy and not so healthy snacks and drinks and shared moments that bring the team together
Disclaimer
Formo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, genetic information, color, physical or mental disability, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.