Biologist / Protein Purification Specialist | Biologe (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role involves working as a Protein Purification Specialist within the pharmaceutical industry in Penzberg, focusing on the development and optimization of downstream protein purification processes. Day-to-day tasks include utilizing various cell disruption and chromatography methods (Affinity, IEX, HIC, SEC) and precipitation/filtration techniques to prepare enzymes and proteins (such as PCR enzymes, proteases, etc.). The specialist will be responsible for quality assessment using in-process analytics like activity assays and SDS-PAGE, meticulous documentation of all procedures, and assisting in the transfer of products to production scale. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or Biotechnology, possesses experience in protein purification within a hygiene-controlled environment, and is proficient in German with basic English skills, ready to quickly learn new complex methods.