Associate Expert (m/f/d) R&D USP

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people's lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organization.

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH with more than 200 employees is a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 and successfully expanding. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for our patients.

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions progress human life. We are looking for an Associate Expert (m/f/d) in Upstream Processing (USP) for our R&D department at our Heidelberg site. This temporary position is available at the same date. As a member of a highly motivated team of biotechnologists, you will support USP processes from early-stage development through late clinical phases. Interdisciplinary collaboration with other R&D and GMP groups is an integral part of our work culture.

USP process development and optimization using various bioreactor systems (Sartorius, Finesse, Cytiva) Transfer of processes to the GMP environment Support of general laboratory organization Participation in weekend duties as required Regular reporting in the form of written reports and presentations Preparation of compliance documentation

Bachelor's, Master's, or Diploma degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field Experience in mammalian cell culture (HEK293F & CHO) and recombinant protein expression Experience in USP process development (including DoE & MVDA) Expertise in operating and maintaining laboratory-scale bioreactor systems (0.2–5 L) Proactive with strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team Excellent communication skills You are creative and motivated to scientific solve challenges as part of a team. With your open and friendly personality, combined with strong technical expertise, you integrate well into existing teams and active contribute to teamwork and a positive working atmosphere.

A temporary position in full-time (40 hrs./week) in a dynamically growing company A modern, ''state of the art' working environment Flexible working hours opportunities for further training 30 days vacation Own company restaurant with rent Free drinks search as coffee, tea and water Job ticket or parking space for bicycle or car An international team in an international corporate environment A collegial environment with many opportunities