CareerPlan

Scientist Downstream Processing (R&D) (m/f/x)

Aachen - Technology & Innovation CenterFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Develop, optimize, and scale purification processes for proteins and biologics using the ALiCE® platform, bridging early-stage research and manufacturing.

Role type

Senior IC downstream processing scientist (biologics)

Builds

Scalable purification processes and technology transfer packages for customer and internal development programs

Domain

Biotechnology / Biopharma / Protein Expression

Required skills

downstream process development, protein purification, chromatography, scale-up, process transfer, protein characterization (HPLC, SEC, ELISA, BLI/SPR), ÄKTA systems, technical writing, project management

Preferred skills

upstream process development knowledge, mentoring, scientific troubleshooting

Technologies

ÄKTA systems, HPLC, SEC, ELISA, BLI/SPR

Responsibilities

Design and execute downstream process development studies; optimize chromatography and membrane-based processes; support scale-up and technology transfer with CDMOs; author technical reports and SOPs; mentor junior scientists

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC