Postdoc - Downstream Processing (m/f/d)

Overview

About Numaferm

Numaferm is a fast-growing biotech company, pioneering innovation in peptide and protein production through recombinant expression technologies. With a strong scientific foundation and a commercial mindset, we are driving impactful solutions for clients across pharma, biotech, and industrial sectors. At Numaferm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow with us and shape the future of pepteins.

We are looking for a

(Senior-) Scientist / PostDoc - Downstream Processing (m/w/d)

to join our team as soon as possible on a full-time basis.

Your Responsibilities

• Development, optimization, and implementation of downstream processing (DSP) strategies.
• Upscaling of processes and preparation of tech transfers.
• Establishment and execution of peptide and protein analyses including release analyses.
• Preparation of customer and process-related (e.g. SOPs) documentation and reporting to customers and management.
• Lead and train scientists and technicians for operating downstream processes and maintaining the equipment.
• Closely collaborate with and support teams in upstream processing, molecular biology and analytics.
• Support quality management and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Your Profile

• PhD in a biology/chemistry-related discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life sciences, or comparable) with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience in downstream processing (DSP)
• Strong expertise in DSP development, peptide synthesis and protein purification with extensive hands-on experience with chromatographic systems used in peptide and protein processing
• Strong expertise in process scale-up and tech transfer support
• Excellent knowledge of peptide and protein analytics, including HPLC, SEC, mass spectrometry, light scattering, product- and process-related impurities and typical in-process controls (IPC)
• Experience in precipitation and tangential flow filtration (TFF) of biomolecules
• Experience in formulation of biomolecules (e.g. liquid formulation or lyophilization)
• Experience in programming for lab process automation is a plus.
• Structured, independent, and solution-oriented working style with fast thinking and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent German (B2) and English (C1) communication skills, both written and spoken.

What We Offer

• Permanent employment contract in the heart of Düsseldorf and a company pension scheme.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment within a fast-growing biotech company.
• Flat hierarchies, flexibility, and plenty of room to contribute your own ideas.
• Work on meaningful projects with real-world applications in medicine and biotechnology.
• The opportunity to grow with the company and take on increasing responsibilities.