Life Scientist (m/w/d)

Numaferm GmbH is a rapidly growing biotechnology company that is setting new standards in peptide and protein production using recombinant expression technologies. Building on a strong scientific foundation and with a commercial focus, we develop effective solutions for clients in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and industrial sectors. At Numaferm, you have the opportunity to grow with us and actively shape the future of peptides and proteins.

We are looking for a

• Senior Scientist Analytics (m/f/d)
• Full Time
• Take responsibility for analytical activities and day-to-day operations in our Analytics department, combining hands-on laboratory work with scientific oversight and coordination to ensure reliable support for development projects and product release.
• Develop, optimise and establish analytical methods for protein and peptide characterisation, with a focus on chromatography, mass spectrometry (RP-HPLC/UHPLC, LC-MS) and biochemical assays.
• Ensure the quality and traceability of analytical results, oversee the preparation and maintenance of SOPs and technical documentation, and continuously improve analytical workflows.
• Plan and coordinate analytical experiments and studies, interpret results and define next steps in collaboration with project teams.
• Set priorities, allocate resources and ensure the efficient and timely delivery of analytical work.
• Serve as the scientific point of contact for research, production and customers, presenting analytical findings and addressing scientific questions with internal and external partners.

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology or a related scientific discipline.
• Several years of experience in protein and peptide analytics, particularly HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS, with proven expertise in analytical method development and optimization.
• Experience with additional chromatographic techniques, such as size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or ion chromatography (IC), as well as host cell DNA (HCD) and host cell protein (HCP)analysis, SDS-PAGE and Western blotting.
• Experience in analytical quality control within a regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment or under an established quality management system, such as ISO 9001 or a comparable standard, is an advantage.
• Proven experience in analytical method development and optimization.
• Experience in scientific project coordination, experimental design and the interpretation of complex analytical data.
• Experience in providing scientific guidance to colleagues.
• An independent, structured and solution-oriented approach, a strong commitment to quality, and the ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with customers.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

• Ownership and room to shape your role: A varied position with the opportunity to guide analytical development and improve departmental workflows.
• A strong scientific focus: Work centered on experimental design, method development, data interpretation and scientific documentation.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Close cooperation with research, process development, production and customers.
• An innovative environment: Next-generation product developments of world-leading companies are supported by our innovation and knowledge.
• Flat hierarchies and fast decision-making: Direct communication and short decision paths that help turn ideas into action.