Job advertisement - Reference number U20250904

UGA Biopharma GmbH is a research and development organization based in Hennigsdorf, Germany. The company's core business is contract development of biologics, with a focus on biosimilars. This includes all necessary steps from cell line development, bioprocess development, media development to the development of purification and analysis methods. The company supplies its customers in Germany and abroad from its headquarters in Hennigsdorf and already has several users who are conducting clinical trials with UGA products or have already received market approval.
We are currently looking to strengthen our highly motivated team as soon as possible.

Scientist (m/w/d)
to support the Upstream Development Department

• Development and optimization of bioprocesses for the production of various biologics or biosimilars within the framework of international customer projects
• Independent planning, execution, evaluation, and documentation of cell culture experiments in different cultivation systems (from 10 mL to 5 L) and process strategies (batch, fed batch, or perfusion)
• Continuous development of our technologies and workflows by contributing your own ideas and conducting literature research
• Providing technical guidance and support to technical assistants
• Independently drafting SOPs, records, and customer reports and maintaining regulatory standards
• Working closely and coordinating with other departments-cell line development, downstream development, analytics, and quality management

• Completed degree in biotechnology/biology (diploma/master's/PhD)
• At least 3 years of professional experience, preferably with experience in personnel management
• Experience with cell cultures, ideally with CHO cells and different bioreactor systems
• Business fluent in German and English
• Solution-oriented, independent way of thinking and working
• Proactive communication and organizational skills
• High level of commitment, sense of responsibility, and ability to work in a team

• Close cooperation beyond your own department in an open and communicative working atmosphere
• Involvement in the development of new products and applications, from the initial idea to the marketable product
• Contact with international customers and cooperation partners
• Flexibility in organizing your daily work routine thanks to a flexible working hours policy
• A perfect start thanks to structured and thorough training
• Appreciation for the work you do
• Participation in further education and training
• Employer-financed company pension plan
• Company health promotion program
• 30 days of annual leave (plus December 24 and 31 off))
• Subsidy for BVG ticket

Further information:

• Start date: immediately
• Number of positions: 1
• Employment duration: permanent
• Workload: full-time (40 hours)
• Application deadline: 31.10.2025