Research Associate in Heidelberg bei Octapharma

Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals GmbH a subsidiary of the Octapharma group founded in 1997 is a successful and expanding biotech company in Heidelberg. Our core business is the development of recombinant proteins produced in human cell lines for therapeutic use in humans. We strive for effective treatments with an improved tolerability and convenience for our patients.

We are looking for a Research Associate (m/f/d) to join the Purification group in the Research & Development Department at Octapharma Biopharmaceuticals. The successful applicant will take on a multifaceted role in a highly motivated team driving lead discovery of single-domain antibody (sdAb, VHH)-based biologics in the fields of Immunology and Hematology. The ideal applicant should have a solid background in protein biochemistry, VHH or antibody development, and be experienced in protein purification and analytics. The successful candidate will contribute to our structural biology pipeline development, be involved in our external lead discovery activities, and support internal purification and computational modelling team efforts with technical and scientific expertise.
The position is available as early as April 2024 at our site in Heidelberg.

What’s the best thing about working with us?

• A permanent position in a dynamically growing company
• Work in modern, state-of-the art equipped labs
• Flexible working hours, 30 days of paid annual leave
• Cooperative work environment with outside work activities
• Job-Ticket, underground parking for your car or bicycle
• Own company restaurant with subsidy
• Free drinks such as coffee, tea and water

What will you be doing as Research Associate?

• Provide technical support for biologics discovery projects, with a strong focus on our sdAb-based lead discovery platform
• Work together with the leading scientist on the development of our structural biology pipeline
• Prepare high-quality protein samples for diverse analytical methods
• Contribute to lead discovery-related outsourcing activities

Who are you?

• You hold a MS degree
• You have first-hand experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry and structural biology techniques (X-ray crystallography and/or electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM))
• You are skilled in diverse purification techniques and protein analytics methods (SDS-PAGE, WB, SEC, affinity measurement, etc)
• Experience in molecular modelling is welcomed
• You are team player and thrive in multidisciplinary, multicultural, dynamic environment
• You have excellent communication skills in English

Apply Today!

Please apply via our web portal only.

Contact person:

Dorothee Schaupp – Human Resources
Tel: +49 (0)6221 – 1852 546
www.octapharma.com