Manufacturing Scientist, Global MS&T DSP | Biologist (m/w/d)

BioNTech SE

Mainz am Rhein, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland
Published Aug 7, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a highly skilled expert in Downstream Processing (DSP) technologies, focusing on the development, implementation, and optimization of purification processes within the biopharmaceutical manufacturing lifecycle. The successful candidate will provide critical technical expertise in areas such as chromatography, depth filtration, tangential flow filtration, virus inactivation, and virus filtration. Day-to-day responsibilities include facilitating process transitions during product launches and technology transfers, providing technical guidance for DSP activities, and ensuring process alignment across various sites and partners. The position requires close collaboration with internal departments like Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs, as well as managing external contract manufacturers. This role is attractive due to its critical contribution to operational excellence and product quality, offering an opportunity to drive cross-site harmonization, implement best practices, and lead investigations into process issues within a global manufacturing network.

Required Skills

Education

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field

Experience

  • Extensive experience in downstream processing technologies, including chromatography, filtration, and virus inactivation
  • Proven track record in manufacturing process development, optimization, and lifecycle management
  • Experience in tech transfer and launch activities within a biopharmaceutical or biotechnology environment
  • Deep technical knowledge of DSP operations and equipment

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements and filing processes