Scientist in Upstream Process Development (m/f/d)

Scientist in Upstream Process Development (m/f/d)

Who we are

Eleva is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing previously inaccessible biologics based on a breakthrough moss-based technology platform. Our team of around 50 people lives an open, appreciative corporate culture and is working to bring new therapeutic options to patients around the world. We are looking for you to join our process development team and help us expand and develop our technologies as soon as possible:

Scientist in Upstream Process Development (m/f/d)

Full-time, permanent

What you will do

• You will play an active role in developing and optimizing biotechnological manufacturing processes for the production of biopharmaceuticals—from the initial idea through the design and execution of experiments to the final analysis.
• You will develop and optimize bioreactor processes and subsequent process steps, such as cell harvesting and filtration, to continuously improve the efficiency and quality of our production processes.
• You will support the implementation of new systems and technical equipment from a process engineering perspective and ensure optimal process conditions.
• For the evaluation of experiments, you will file the process data in a structured way and use suitable data analysis methods to derive and visually present valuable insights.
• You will document the results of experiments and complex development projects in a suitable way (e.g. reports, presentations) and summarize the most important conclusions in a concise way.
• You will accompany the scaling and transfer of manufacturing processes and be on site as the ‘person in plant’ at CDMOs to ensure smooth implementation as a process expert.
• You will keep an eye out for new technologies, evaluate their potential, and help to integrate them into our processes to drive innovations.
• As an ISO-certified company, we work according to defined quality guidelines. You will actively contribute to the practical and effective implementation of these guidelines in your field.
• Our CDMOs work according to GMP guidelines, so we align ourselves with them for specific activities. As the ‘person in plant’ you will also work along these lines.
• You will work closely with other R&D departments. By doing so, you will actively contribute to interdisciplinary work and provide practical support in the laboratory. We are a dynamic and, above all, very collaborative company in which we support each other in driving our projects forward and creating a unified perspective on our technology.

What to bring

• You have a university degree (master\’s or doctorate) in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, biochemistry, or a related field.
• You should already have experience in the field of upstream processing, particularly in fermentation and cell culture, or be willing to learn.
• You have initial experience of, or a strong interest in, statistical design of experiments and data analysis.
• You have a structured and solution-oriented approach to your work, are a team player, and show initiative in actively improving processes.
• You communicate fluently in German and English and work confidently in an interdisciplinary environment.
• You are proficient in MS Office and ideally have experience of software solutions for fermentation process control, experimental design and data analysis.

What you can expect

• We foster a respectful, collaborative environment at all levels.
• We offer you a permanent employment contract with 30 days\‘ holiday plus Christmas Eve and New Year\’s Eve off.
• Your working hours will be 40 hours per week on a full-time basis with flexible working hours (flexitime).
• We are a family-friendly company at heart and offer parents full pay for up to 10 days of sick leave for children per year.
• You will mainly work in our modernized offices in Freiburg, but you will also have the opportunity to work remotely.
• We offer a fair and performance-related salary structure based on the chemical industry tariff.
• Our benefits for you are regular training opportunities, a pension plan via DYNO, as well as memberships with Hansefit and Corporate Benefits/FutureBens.
• For your local mobility, we offer you both a job ticket from the RVF and good public transport connections, as well as car and bicycle parking spots.
• For your meals, we have an in-house canteen.

Become part of the Eleva team now!

Please send us your application documents (cover letter, CV, references) preferably electronically to

Hans-Bunte-Str. 19

Do you have any questions? Then please contact our People & Culture team. You can find their email address above.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Biotechnology

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