The Position Use the opportunity, provided by this Post Doc position to get in direct contact with an agile organization dedicated to developing world-class protein purification processes. Influence the development of our future top-level processes focused on minimizing process and product related impurities and maximizing the benefit for our patients. Complement our highly motivated team in our new and state of the art "Biologicals Development Center", where the most relevant functions for developing a biopharmaceutical process are housed under one roof, meaning intense collaboration with adjacent functions as upstream and analytical development. Your expertise is the key to our success. This Position is limited for 2 years. Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "Post Doc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates. Tasks & responsibilities - In your new role, you will work with and further advance state-of-art purification technologies, focused on product quality and process related impurities. - Furthermore, you will collaborate with analytical development in characterizing process and product related impurities with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry. - In addition, you will contribute to the development and set-up of cutting-edge biopharmaceutical production processes as member of interdisciplinary teams. - Moreover, you will create patent applications and scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals. - In regard to your position, you will be the main contact person for mentoring undergraduate students. Requirements - PhD in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry or a comparable scientific discipline - In-depth practical experience with protein purification and protein analytics, preferably with first insights into mass-spectrometry methods and method development - General understanding of post-translational protein modifications - Experience in patent handling would be desirable - Ability to plan and implement projects self-motivated and independently, innovative thinking, very good communication and presentation skills - Excellent written and spoken English, a solid communication in German would be a plus Ready to contact us? If you have any questions about the job posting or process - please contact our HR Direct Team, Tel: 49 (0) 6132 77-3330 or via mail: hr.deboehringer-ingelheim.com Recruitment process: Step 1: Online application - application deadline is January 28, 2025. Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from mid of January till beginning of February Step 3: On-site interviews mid of February Discover our Biberach site: xplorebiberach.com All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to a person's actual or perceived race, including natural hairstyles, hair texture and protective hairstyles; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; citizenship status, marital status; gender, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation, mental, physical or intellectual disability, veteran status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law.