Postdoc (Biberach, Germany, Baden-Württemberg)
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The Position
Take the opportunity to advance analytical method development for complex peptide-based products. As a Postdoc in Parenteral Development, you will work with high-resolution Mass Spectrometry (MS) and (multidimensional) separation techniques to establish innovative analytical approaches and generate deeper insights into peptide analytics.
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This position is limited for 2 years.
This position is part time eligible with 80 %.
Postdoc: This Position is limited for 2 years.
Note: To make it easier to find our job advertisements, we use the usual designation "postdoc". Of course, this advertisement is not only addressed to applicants directly after completing their doctorate, but to all qualified candidates.
Tasks & responsibilities
Your main responsibility will be to develop innovative stability-indicating methods for parenteral products based on peptides, using the high-resolution HPLC-MS.
With a focus on advanced method development, you will establish and optimize (multidimensional) High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)-MS approaches, to achieve high-resolution separation and comprehensive characterization of impurities and degradation products.
Furthermore, you will apply DoE, Bayesian optimization, and other modeling approaches for method optimization and comparison.
You will leverage the capabilities of high-resolution MS to support reliable interpretation of stability data.
Working closely with colleagues across analytical and interdisciplinary CMC teams, you will address complex analytical challenges, support emerging analytical requirements and contribute to efficient project progression.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will establish and share expertise in within the laboratory, enabling effective knowledge transfer and broader application of the technology across projects.
Requirements
PhD in analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences or a comparable discipline
Strong hands-on expertise in Mass Spectrometry; practical experience with 2D-LC-MS is a plus
Proven experience in independent development and optimization of HPLC-MS methods
Experience with peptide analytics required
Independent, proactive and innovative working style combined with strong communication skills and team spirit
Very good German and English skills, with confidence in collaborating across laboratory, scientific and quality functions
As part of our commitment to transparency and fairness, salary information will be shared during the recruitment process. We also offer a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing package.
Applications from persons with severe disabilities are warmly welcomed. In cases of equal qualifications, such applicants will be given preferential consideration in the selection process.
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.de@boehringer-ingelheim.com
Recruitment process:
Step 1: Online application - The job posting is presumably online until November 04, 2026.
Step 2: Virtual meeting in the period from end of November till mid of November
Step 3: On-site interviews beginning end of November
This position has not been approved for the referral program by the department posting the job opening.
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