About this role
Numaferm GmbH is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that is setting new standards in peptide and protein production using recombinant expression technologies. Building on a strong scientific foundation and with a commercial focus, we develop effective solutions for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial sectors.
- At Numaferm, you have the opportunity to grow with us and actively shape the future of peptides and proteins.We are looking for aSenior Scientist Analytics (m/f/d)Full TimeTake responsibility for analytical activities and day-to-day operations in our Analytics department, combining hands-on laboratory work with scientific oversight and coordination to ensure reliable support for development projects and product release.
- Develop, optimise and establish analytical methods for protein and peptide characterisation, with a focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry (RP-HPLC/UHPLC, LC-MS) and biochemical assays.
- Ensure the quality and traceability of analytical results, oversee the preparation and maintenance of SOPs and technical documentation, and continuously improve analytical workflows.
- Plan and coordinate analytical experiments and studies, interpret results and define next steps in collaboration with project teams.
- Set priorities, allocate resources and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of analytical work.
- Serve as the scientific point of contact for research, production and customers, presenting analytical findings and addressing scientific questions with internal and external partners.PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
- Several years of experience in protein and peptide analytics, particularly HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS, with proven expertise in analytical method development and optimization.
- Experience with additional chromatographic techniques, such as size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or ion chromatography (IC), as well as host cell DNA (HCD) and host cell protein (HCP)analysis, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
- Experience in analytical quality control within a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment or under an established quality management system, such as ISO 9001 or a comparable standard, is an advantage.
- Proven experience in analytical method development and optimization.
- Experience in scientific project coordination, experimental design and the interpretation of complex analytical data.
- Experience in providing scientific guidance to colleagues.An independent, structured and solution-oriented approach, a strong commitment to quality, and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with customers.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ownership and room to shape your role: A varied position with the opportunity to guide analytical development and improve departmental workflows.A strong scientific focus: Work centered on experimental design, method development, data interpretation and scientific documentation.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration: Close cooperation with research, process development, production and customers.An innovative environment: Next-generation product developments of world-leading companies are supported by our innovation and knowledge.
- Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making: Direct communication and short decision paths that help turn ideas into action.