Teamlead Bioassay - Quality Control (f/m/d)

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

The position as QC Bioassay Manager is responsible for leading a team of seven employees within the Quality Control department of AGC Biologics Heidelberg. This role entails the management and oversight of analytical testing of Bioassay Methods for Proteins and Nucleic Acids, including PCR, ELISA, Endotoxin, UV/VIS spectroscopy, and compendial methods (EP/USP/JP) under GMP as well as oversight and management of CAPEX projects for the Bioassay sector. Furthermore, it includes all aspects of personnel leadership, such as employee development, performance management, and resource planning.

Education / Training

• PhD or Master’s degree, or an equivalent qualification (e.g., Diplom or Staatsexamen), in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a comparable field with at least 5 years of professional experience in an industrial, GMP-regulated environment (ICH/FDA/EMA), preferably in the bioassay field (ELISA, PCR, electrophoresis)

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience in personnel management and team organization
• Experience with TrackWise Digital and LIMS is an advantage
• Knowledge of protein and DNA analytics, e.g., PCR, ELISA, UV/VIS spectroscopy, endotoxin, and compendial methods according to EP/USP/JP
• Ability to work in a team, a sense of responsibility, and quality awareness are required
• Knowledge of project management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in German and English is required
• Proficiency in MS Office

We Offer

• A modern work environment with exciting tasks in a future-oriented industry
• Teamwork within an intercultural and international environment, with short communication channels across borders
• A corporate culture shaped by openness and mutual respect
• Regular company events, capital-forming benefits, a public transport ticket (Jobticket), bike leasing (JobRad), employer subsidies for lunch via Lunch-it, and a modern time tracking system with flexitime account

AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.