Chemist as Process engineer (m/f/d)

About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP (m/f/d)

Job ID: 58718
Location: Heidelberg, DE
Job Level: Professionals
Job Category: Production
Employment Type: Permanent position

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. 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.

We are seeking to recruit an Associate Expert Bioprocess DSP (m/f/d) to join the Pilot Plant Downstream Process team starting at the next possible date at our Research and GMP Production Site in Heidelberg.

• Responsibility for DSP process development and process transfer from laboratory to pilot scale
• Planning and execution of DSP unit operations at pilot scale in technical and clinical campaigns (cleanroom class D + C, GMP regulated environment)
• Development and implementation of new process technologies within the framework of process optimization
• Creation of process risk analyses, control strategies, process mappings, batch protocols, development plans, and reports
• Coordinate and plan equipment qualification, maintenance, and repair activities
• Handling of changes, deviations, and CAPAs (troubleshooting)
• Statistical data analysis and presentation of results in internal and external meetings
• SME during inspections (internal, regulatory inspections)

• Degree in an engineering or natural sciences field (Bachelor, Master, Diploma)
• Very good (technical) understanding of downstream unit operations
• Several years of professional experience in DSP process development
• Proactive, Independent, quality- and solution-oriented working style
• Strong team skills (open and constructive communication)

• A permanent position in full-time (40 hrs./week) in a dynamically growing company
• A modern, \“state of the art\“ working environment
• Flexible working hours
• Regular opportunities for further training
• 30 days vacation
• Own company restaurant with subsidies
• Free drinks such 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 for activities