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Your position will serve as a connecting element between these areas of responsibility.\nWe look forward to your support!\nIn this role, you will make an impact by supporting the team with:\nPlanning and coordination of projects in the field of downstream process development and process analytics at various sites\nPlanning and execution of experiments with exciting and future-oriented tasks related to our downstream processes\nProcess analytics and data management with a focus on process optimization\nPoint of contact for the implementation of new downstream processes\nDesign, validation and documentation of new process steps\nCoordination and collaboration with the industrial DSP department, R&D, Upstream and Maintenance.\nProcurement of consumables and equipment\nProvide literature search for Projects\nGaining knowledge about the patent situation of HMOs\nTraining of laboratory staff\nTo be successful in this role, you should bring:\nMaster’s degree in biotechnology, chemistry, biology, biosciences or bioprocess engineering\nMinimum 3 years experience (industrial or academic) in downstream process development\nFiltration processes, Ion exchange processes , chromatographic processes\nInitial or advanced skills in process analytics, process automation, upstream processes and data science are also an advantage\nSelf-motivation, scientific curiosity and reliability, as well as the willingness to complete projects within the given timeframe, are required\nStrong teamwork skills combined with the ability to work independently\nGood communication skills, both written and spoken - in German and English\nA can-do attitude and a proactive mindset characterize you\nWhat do we offer you?\nA varied role with exciting insights in a modern, sustainable, innovative, internationally active, and growing company\nWork in an appreciative and collegial atmosphere with a good working environment\nFree lunch, complimentary beverages, regular company events, and much more ...\nA highly motivated team that is excited to welcome you!\nOur purpose guides the way\nIn Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. 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