Team Lead - Protein Chemistry

We are a privately-owned European center of excellence
for analytical solutions. For over 35 years we have been supporting our customers in various industries with our scientific know-how and technical expertise.

As a Protein expert, people coach & science captain, you will guide a team of talented scientists through formulation studies, stability assessments and the occasional scientific mystery that refuses to behave according to theory

YOUR LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

You coach, support and inspire a team of scientists and project leaders.

You create an environment where people can learn, grow and excel.

You interact with your team to ensure proper project planning and execution.

You set clear expectations,
provide constructive feedback and celebrate achievements.

You monitor team workload
, project progress and overall team performance.

You collaborate closely with fellow Team Leads and management to achieve common goals.

You continuously look for opportunities to improve workflows, processes and technical capabilities.

YOUR SCIENTIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

You oversee projects related to protein formulation development, stability studies, compatibility studies, forced degradation studies, protein labelling and purification.

You guide and support your team in the execution and interpretation of experiments and solving complex scientific questions
.

You design experimental strategies, review data and ensure scientific quality across projects.

You contribute your expertise in biophysical characterization techniques such as DLS, fluorescence techniques, microflow imaging, light obscuration, osmometry and viscometry.

You take ownership of scientifically challenging projects and help find practical solutions to complex analytical questions.

You ensure reporting meets the high standards expected by both our clients and our organization.

You will occasionally be debating protein behaviour more passionately than some people discuss football...

YOUR CUSTOMER & BUSINESS RESPONSIBILITIES

You scope new projects together with the customer and the commercial team.

You lead
, design and plan experiments,
process data, capture findings in reports and communicate with customers.

You oversee the execution and interpretation of all activities within the protein chemistry team.

You handle complex and scientifically challenging projects for our industrial (e.g. biotech and pharma)
partners.

You align with management and commercial team on strategic choices.

You provide regular updates to customers on project progress and way forward.

You report to the Group Lead.

#yeswecan #winning team #proteinlover #sciencecaptain #teammotivator

You have a broad knowledge of the different aspects of drug product development of protein therapeutics (mAbs, antibody fragments, bispecifics, ADCs, fusion proteins, enzymes) from early to late stage activities.

You possess in-depth scientific understanding of protein formulation screening and optimization
, including buffer selection based on solubility (PEG), Tm, Tagg and short-term stability studies

You hold expertise in biophysical characterization techniques such as dynamic light scattering (DLS), fluorescence, light obscuration, microflow imaging, osmometry and viscometry

You are experienced in tailoring and managing stability
, compatibility
, and forced degradation studies to evaluate protein integrity and degradation pathways

You have hands-on experience with protein labelling
, purification
, and sample preparation techniques

When deadlines become challenging, experiments become stubborn and instruments decide to have a personality, you remain the calm one in the room

You have strong coaching and mentoring skills
, with a passion for people development

You possess the ability to inspire, motivate and engage team members

You can motivate a team while maintaining focus on quality, timelines and objectives

You demonstrate experience in performance management and providing constructive feedback

You collaborate with other team leads
and project teams to ensure deadlines are met

Don’t worry about being the biggest science nerd in the building. Competition is fierce around here

You are a strong communicator with…