Electrophoresis Specialist – Laboratory Production & QC

About the role

Join an innovative life‑sciences company in Heidelberg, developing and manufacturing high‑quality electrophoresis products for research, diagnostic and biotechnology markets. The Electrophoresis Specialist will lead production, optimisation and quality control of gels, buffers and related reagents within a GMP‑style laboratory.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute production processes for electrophoresis products.
• Manufacture gels, buffers, protein mixtures and related laboratory reagents.
• Perform agarose, PAGE, SDS‑PAGE and other electrophoresis techniques.
• Carry out quality control testing and sample preparation.
• Support process optimisation, validation and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and work in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist with inventory, materials management and general laboratory operations.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and laboratory standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry or related field, or Laboratory Technician qualification with relevant experience.
• 2‑5+ years of hands‑on electrophoresis experience.
• Fluent German and English communication skills.

Required skills

• Agarose gel electrophoresis.
• PAGE and SDS‑PAGE techniques.
• Capillary electrophoresis or similar separation methods.
• Laboratory instrumentation operation.
• Quality control testing and documentation.
• Compliance with SOPs and regulated laboratory procedures.

What we offer

• Work for a globally recognised life‑sciences manufacturer.
• Contribute to specialist products used by leading research laboratories worldwide.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to innovate in laboratory manufacturing and process development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.