Senior Scientist Biological Analytics & Microbiology (m/w/d)

• Randstad is one of the world's leading talent companies with the
• ambition to be the world's most equitable and specialized talent
• company. Through our "partner for talent" corporate strategy, we find,
• develop and connect specialized talents with companies - worldwide,
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• and focuses on the placement of specialists and managers in the
• future-oriented sectors of IT, Engineering, Life Science and Office.
• Are you a passionate scientist eager to shape the future of
• biopharmaceuticals? We are looking for a Senior Scientist - Analytical
• & Microbiological Development (m/w/d) to lead the strategy,
• implementation, and innovation of analytical and microbiological
• testing across our drug development pipeline. In this role, you will
• bridge cutting-edge science with GMP compliance—driving the adoption
• of automated, AI-driven testing methods and collaborating across
• international CMC subteams to ensure safety, quality, and fast-paced
• progress.

• In this role, you will develop, assess, and implement analytical

• and microbiological testing strategies to ensure product quality,
• product safety, and informed CMC decision-making throughout the
• development process

• By contributing to the scientific direction and providing expert

• input to CMC subteams, you will ensure the timely delivery of
• high-quality analytical and microbiological results

• You will support the evaluation, validation, and implementation of

• alternative, innovative, rapid, and automated microbiological methods,
• including the use of AI-based tools to optimize testing processes and
• data evaluation

• As part of the role, you will lead or contribute to technology,

• innovation, and continuous improvement projects to strengthen
• analytical and microbiological capabilities in a GMP-regulated
• environment

• You will assess scientific results, prepare accurate reports and

• documentation, support regulatory submissions where applicable, and
• collaborate closely with internal and external partners to ensure
• scientific alignment and effective knowledge exchang

• PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry,

• Chemistry, or a related Life Science discipline, preferably with
• relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry, alternatively, a
• Master’s degree with substantial professional experience in an
• industrial environment

• Strong background in biological drug development, quality control,

• and microbiological product safety, with experience in preparing or
• contributing to regulatory documentation

• In-depth knowledge of analytical methods (e.g. HPLC-SEC, HPLC-CEX,

• CGE, CZE, icIEF, potency assays) and microbiological testing methods
• (e.g. sterility testing, bioburden determination, endotoxin testing)

• Solid understanding of working within GMP-regulated environments,

ensuring compliance with regulatory standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent

• communication and presentation skills, and the ability to effectively
• collaborate in cross-functional and international teams

• Fluent English required, German skills are a plus
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Konzernzugehörigkeit

• Bis zu 30 Tage Urlaub pro Jahr
• Zuschuss zur betrieblichen Altersvorsorge nach Probezeitende
• Umfangreiche Sozialleistungen, inklusive Weihnachts- und

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