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The Position

Our Vision

Our vision is to develop a disruptive diagnostic platform that displays antigens of interest on a common platform, with a primary focus, though not limited to, the expression of intracellular viral antigens. This innovation aims to provide significant clinical benefits to our patients, particularly in the field of infectious diseases. We are seeking a Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of virology and particle production who possesses strong expertise in cellular and molecular virology, along with profound knowledge in downstream processes, and biochemical and biophysical analysis. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge, exciting, and promising antigen-expressing particle technology. The offered role provides the chance to become part of a motivated team that interacts with numerous functions and technologies within the company.

Our Team

This position is situated within the "Antigen Design & Protein Expression Technologies" department in R&D, where our multidisciplinary team focuses on developing and implementing innovative technologies for producing recombinant proteins optimized for diagnostic applications. Our team of approximately 35 professionals, including biologists, biochemists, and biotechnology engineers, employs world-leading methods in cell culture, protein chemistry, protein characterization, data processing, and modeling. We take pride in our team spirit, passion for science, and commitment to continuous learning to stay at the forefront of research. In this role, you will work at the interface between upstream process development and assay development, collaborating with experts to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient outcomes.

Your Assets

• You have a strong background in protein biochemistry, virology, and immunology, with expertise in downstream bioprocessing and biochemical and biophysical characterization. Experience in VLPs or virus preparation is beneficial.
• Cellular and molecular biology expertise is a plus.
• You know how to plan, execute, and document experiments.
• You are goal-oriented, willing to perform wet-lab experiments, and eager to establish new techniques. Your personal drive is a key value for us.
• You are well known for your extraordinary team spirit, and you know how to proactively build bridges and network within a large organization.
• You adhere to safety instructions and internal and external regulations regarding occupational safety and environmental protection.
• Excellent communication skills complete your profile.

Your Profile

• You have completed your Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field, and possess a PhD degree in this field with at least 3 years of postdoc research experience.
• You have profound theoretical and practical knowledge of the production of recombinant particles and sample preparation workflows to purify and analyse them.
• You are familiar with state-of-the-art techniques in particle technology.
• You have the ability to work independently and accurately, and to document your work thoroughly.
• You are curious, enjoy working in a team, and have an initiative-driven performance motivation that is one of your strengths.

This position will be filled with effect from September 2025 and is limited to 2 years.

Have we aroused your interest?

# If we are convinced, a telephone interview or video application will take place

# If you also manage to convince us here, the last step is an interview and presentation in the Penzberg area (Greater Munich).

Do your expectations coincide with ours?

Then we look forward to receiving your application (CV, certificates and references).

Before sending your application, please note that no further documents can be added subsequently.

The working location is Penzberg.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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