Shift Supervisor / Operations Lead Downstream Processing | Biologe (m/w/d)

Celonic Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

Heidelberg, Neckar, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Apr 27, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As a Shift Supervisor / Operations Lead for Downstream Processing at Celonic, you will play a pivotal role in the GMP-compliant production of life-saving biologics. You will provide technical leadership to the production team, ensuring that customer orders are executed accurately and on schedule. Your day-to-day responsibilities include supervising cleanroom operations, operating specialized equipment such as ÄKTA and TFF systems, and managing process validations. You will also be responsible for maintaining rigorous documentation, training new staff, and representing the DSP team during customer audits and regulatory inspections. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in life sciences who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will contribute directly to the success of a growing CDMO, working in a multinational team where your expertise in sterile manufacturing and cGMP standards will be essential to delivering high-quality biotechnological products to the market.

Required Skills

Education

Completed vocational training as a Chemical/Biological Technical Assistant (CTA/BTA) or a university degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or Biology.

Experience

  • Professional experience with chromatography, TFF equipment, and filtration in a pharmaceutical or biotechnological environment.
  • Professional experience in a leadership or supervisory capacity is highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working within cGMP-regulated environments and cleanroom settings.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Willingness to work in shifts, on weekends, and participate in on-call duty.