Job advertisement – Reference number U20240731

UGA Biopharma was established in 2009 in Hennigsdorf near Berlin, Germany. The company‘s international team of experts specializes in the development of monoclonal cell lines for the manufacture of biologics and biosimilars.

UGA Biopharma supports you all the way, from cell line development and bioprocess drafting down to designing purification and analysis processes. We tailor our services to meet your specific requirements and deliver customized solutions of the highest quality. Alongside our ready-to-use (R2U) cell lines for the expression of biosimilar candidates, our customized First CHOice® feed and media platform for cell cultures provides you with a wide range of options.

Our customers have used products from UGA Biopharma in several clinical studies and obtained relevant market approvals.

We are currently looking to strengthen our highly motivated team.

Your tasks in our team:

  • Development, optimization and qualification of analytical methods in the field of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with a focus on mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
  • Maintenance and care of analytical equipment (SME tasks)
  • Supporting the technology transfer of analytical methods from and to customers
  • Data analysis, preparation of presentations, technical reports, SOPs and other regulatory documents
  • Active participation in scientific and technical discussions related to the development of biosimilars and New Biological Entities

Our expectations:

  • PhD or M.Sc. in biotechnology, biochemistry or a comparable field of study.  Several years of industrial experience in the field of instrumental analysis is desirable
  • Confident handling of instrumental analysis equipment, with a focus on chromatography and mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)
  • Independent and routine use of high-throughput methods for sample preparation for analysis.
  • Experience in working under regulated environment is desirable
  • Interest in the development of biosimilars and in-depth understanding of the relevant process steps
  • Goal-oriented, good problem-solving skills and high level of commitment
  • Good written and spoken English and German language skills are required
  • Good IT skills in Excel and Word are required.
  • You communicate proactively and enjoy working in collaboration with other teams

We offer:

  • Collaborative and challenging tasks in cooperation with our specialized departments in the areas of cell line development, upstream development, cell culture media, downstream development and analytics
  • Opportunities to contribute your own ideas due to flat hierarchy
  • Good working atmosphere in a motivated team
  • Attractive location in Hennigsdorf with direct access to the Berlin S-Bahn network
  • Support for local public transport ticket
  • Flexible working hours
  • 30 days’ vacation per year
  • Further training opportunities
  • Employees’ events
  • Home office possibility
  • Bonus program for outstanding performance
  • Employee benefits package including company pension scheme, company health insurance, company accident insurance

Further information:

  • Start of employment: at the earliest possible date
  • Contract duration: unlimited
  • Employment type: Full-time (40 hours)
  • Application deadline: 30.09.2024

With UGA Biopharma you will find an employer that values innovation and collaboration, encourages open communication across all levels of hierarchy, and commits to implementing family-friendly HR policies.

Does this appeal to you? Then we are looking forward to hear form you! Please send us your application documents by e-mail as one file in .PDF format, stating your salary expectations, to:

Sylwia Naamane ().

Please also include the above reference number and your earliest possible starting date.