Postdoc Microbial Challenge Studies

Are you a passionate scientist in microbiology with a background in the development of large molecules, ready to make an impact on patient safety?

Join our team as a Post Doc where you'll work in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment across our Biberach and Ochsenhausen sites in a 2-year fixed-term position.

Take the next step in your career and help us to investigate microbial stability of large molecules during medical in-use conditions!

This Position is limited for 2 years. Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "postdoc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Conduct microbial challenge tests to support generic medical in-use hold times.
• Plan, execute and report microbial challenge studies considering timelines and budget while ensuring compliance with GXP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Create protocols, reports, other relevant documents and a databank.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project progress.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Microbiology, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, or related field
• Strong expertise in applied microbiology and microbial testing strategies
• Background in large molecule development and analysis
• Familiarity with GMP environments and regulatory frameworks (USP, Ph.Eur.) is an advantage
• Self‑driven, precise, and highly reliable team player with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in English and German, both written and spoken

Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.

Ready to contact us?

If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: +49 (0) or via mail:

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