Do you want to help our customers bring advanced biological products to market? Are you motivated by hands-on laboratory work and interested in developing your technical skills? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment alongside scientists and other specialists?
If so, this could be an exciting opportunity to join our Late-Stage (Phase III) Process Development department as a Senior Downstream Laborant/Technician on a 9-month maternity cover.
About the Department
Late-Stage Process Development plays a key role in the transition from clinical-scale processes to commercial manufacturing.
The department consists of three teams of technicians and scientists working with activities such as process robustness studies, scale-down model qualification, process characterization and resin lifetime studies.
You will become part of a dedicated team working in our downstream laboratory. We work with both mammalian and microbial cell lines and collaborate closely with other departments, including Analytical Method Development and Manufacturing.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Laborant/ laboratory technician with practical experience in downstream processing and protein purification.
You will be responsible for performing laboratory experiments and supporting process development activities. Your work will contribute to generating reliable data and supporting the development and characterisation of robust manufacturing processes.
Your main areas of work will include:
Clarification and Centrifugation: Perform clarification and centrifugation activities as part of downstream processing.
Chromatography: Perform chromatography operations using ÄKTA systems.
Ultrafiltration: Carry out ultrafiltration activities as part of protein purification processes.
Laboratory Operations: Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure reliable experimental work.
Documentation: Record experimental work and results accurately and in accordance with applicable procedures and quality requirements.
Collaboration: Work closely with technicians, scientists and colleagues across relevant departments to support process development activities.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is technically curious, hands-on and comfortable working in a dynamic laboratory environment. You take responsibility for your work, approach tasks in a structured way and enjoy collaborating with colleagues.
Ideally, you have:
At least three years of practical experience with protein purification.
Experience working in a development or pilot-scale laboratory.
Practical experience with downstream techniques, particularly clarification, centrifugation, chromatography and ultrafiltration.
Experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems.
An understanding of laboratory equipment, including routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
Experience working in a cGMP environment is an advantage.
Good communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.
A positive and flexible approach, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and new tasks.
What We Offer
At AGC Biologics, you will become part of an international organisation where collaboration, quality and continuous improvement are central to our work.
We offer:
An opportunity to work with advanced biopharmaceutical process development.
A collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.
Exposure to different technologies and processes within downstream development.
Opportunities to develop your technical skills and broaden your experience.
Competitive employment conditions and a range of employee benefits.
How to Apply
Please submit your application and CV through the AGC Biologics career site. We do not accept applications by email.
Deadline: 29 November 2026.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the application deadline if a suitable candidate is identified.
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