Senior Scientist Downstream Processing | Senior Scientist Downstream Processing (m/w/d)

FERCHAU GmbH Niederlassung Giessen

Marburg, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Oct 3, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This Senior Scientist role focuses on driving technological innovation within the Pharmaceutical and Life Science sectors by specializing in Downstream Processing (DSP). The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of DSP methods for recombinant cells and proteins within a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment. Key daily tasks involve designing, planning, executing, and evaluating complex experiments, often utilizing Design of Experiments (DoE) and Quality by Design principles. This requires extensive hands-on experience setting up and operating advanced analytical lab equipment, specifically focusing on chromatography, filtration, and flow cytometry for High Throughput DSP. Candidates must possess a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, coupled with several years of industrial laboratory experience in a GMP setting or equivalent experience gained through a PhD. Proficiency in both German and English is required, along with experience using statistical analysis software like JMP or R.

Required Skills

Education

Completed degree in (Molecular) Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

Experience

  • Several years of laboratory experience in industrial pharmaceutical environments (GMP) or through a PhD
  • Practical experience with Downstream Processing analytical methods (e.g., chromatography, filtration)
  • Experience in experimental planning (DoE)
  • Experience utilizing statistical analysis software and lab-specific software

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Not specified