Onsite Senior Scientist – Scientific Operations Services – R&D Plasma

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About the role

  • Senior Scientist leading scientific operations and R&D processes at a major human protein manufacturer, ensuring product safety and efficacy.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the scientific Subject Matter Expert for lifecycle management of blood plasma products
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with production sites, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, business units, and other R&D teams
  • Lead and provide scientific guidance for continuous process optimizations, process transfers, root cause analyses of investigations, change requests, regulatory submissions, and inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Manage, coordinate, perform, and continuously improve multiple complex laboratory operations and analytical tasks
  • Coach and mentor team members in laboratory excellence, critically review experimental data, and ensure high-quality scientific interpretations and conclusions
  • Prepare, review, and present reports, presentations, and scientific insights in accordance with internal standards to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Coach, mentor, and supervise Scientists, Associate Scientists, and technical staff, supporting their growth and development

Requirements

  • University degree (MSc or PhD) in biotechnology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in biopharmaceutical R&D, including industrial experience in a GxP-regulated setting
  • Expertise in downstream processing, protein characterization, and/or product and process improvement, ideally within a plasma-derived product portfolio
  • Solid understanding of GxP principles, laboratory methodologies, and regulatory processes
  • Experience with scientific software platforms, MS Office 365, generative AI, and statistics/data analysis
  • Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality scientific results and effectively solving complex experimental and technical challenges
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive, results-driven, and collaborative mindset
  • Proficient in German and English (oral and written)

Benefits

  • Company restaurant and meal subsidy
  • Training and further education opportunities
  • Health promotion programs
  • Parking spaces and good public transport connections
  • Company and team events

Job title

Senior Scientist – Scientific Operations Services – R&D Plasma

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

€4,270 per month

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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