Chemical Laboratory Technician / Research Associate | Chemielaborant (m/w/d)
UGA Biopharma GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves joining a highly motivated Analytics and Downstream Processing (DSP) team at UGA Biopharma, a specialist in monoclonal cell line development. On a day-to-day basis, you will support protein purification using various chromatography methods such as affinity, ion exchange, and size exclusion. You will be responsible for the independent execution, evaluation, and documentation of experiments in routine analytics and process development, including the optimization of upscaling processes. The position also entails developing and qualifying analytical methods like HPLC and LC-MS/MS, maintaining laboratory equipment, and creating SOPs within a regulated environment. This role is particularly attractive due to its blend of practical laboratory work and process innovation, offering the chance to see products move from initial concept to market readiness. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, a structured onboarding process, and a collaborative international environment near Berlin.
Required Skills
Education
Master's degree or PhD in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field; alternatively, completed vocational training as a Chemical/Biological Laboratory Technician (CTA/BTA) with several years of experience.
Experience
- Professional experience in protein purification and chromatography systems (e.g., FPLC, ÄKTA)
- Practical experience in instrumental analytics including HPLC and LC-MS/MS
- Experience working in GMP/GLP regulated environments is preferred
- Several years of professional experience required if applying with a vocational laboratory training background
- Experience in independent experimental design, execution, and data interpretation
Languages
Additional
- Location: Hennigsdorf (near Berlin). Contract: Initially limited to 2 years with an option for permanent employment. Full-time position. Includes a home office quota and flexible working hours (flextime).
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