Senior Scientist / Postdoctoral Researcher - Downstream Processing | Postdoc (m/w/d)

Numaferm GmbH

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 14, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a Senior Scientist or Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in Downstream Processing (DSP) to join a fast-growing biotech company focused on recombinant peptide and protein production. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development, optimization, and implementation of robust DSP strategies, managing process scale-up, and facilitating crucial tech transfers. Day-to-day tasks involve establishing and executing rigorous peptide and protein analyses, including release analyses, and preparing comprehensive documentation such as SOPs and customer reports. The position requires leading and training technicians and scientists while collaborating closely with upstream processing and molecular biology teams. Key requirements include a PhD in a related field (e.g., Biochemistry, Chemistry) and at least two years of professional experience in DSP, coupled with strong expertise in chromatography, scale-up, and advanced analytics (HPLC, Mass Spectrometry). This is an opportunity to secure a permanent contract in Düsseldorf and contribute to meaningful projects in medicine and biotechnology.

Required Skills

Education

PhD in a biology/chemistry-related discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life sciences, or comparable)

Experience

  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in downstream processing (DSP)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with chromatographic systems used in peptide and protein processing
  • Strong expertise in DSP development, peptide synthesis, and protein purification
  • Strong expertise in process scale-up and tech transfer support
  • Experience in precipitation and tangential flow filtration (TFF) of biomolecules
  • Experience in formulation of biomolecules (e.g., liquid formulation or lyophilization)

Languages

German (Intermediate)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with fast thinking and adaptability in a dynamic work environment. Experience in programming for lab process automation is a plus.