Job Description

We take great pride in our vast range of chemical and biochemical products and our high standards can only be maintained through great people who share our values and desire to do the very best job possible every day.

We acknowledge the important part our team members, who are based over three continents with manufacturing laboratories and distribution centres in Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Slovakia, China, and the United States play in our continued success .

Position Summary

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Working alongside other peptide technicians, the Lab Technician is responsible for synthesizing and/or analyzing and purifying peptides. This position runs instrumentation in the manufacture of peptides.

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Role and Responsibilities

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• Execute lab activities related to projects.
• Daily tracking and record keeping of current peptide tasks/projects.
• Take responsibility to process and execute orders within agreed time windows.
• Operation and maintenance of peptide instrumentation.
• If applicable*: Operation and maintenance of Liquid Chromatography instrumentation
• If applicable*: Peptide Cleavage Data analysis and characterization of peptides using HPLC and Mass Spec
• If applicable*: Hand modifications of custom peptides
• If applicable: Execute lab activities related to PD projects like phage selection, preparing of new libraries, ELISA and GCI testing
• Work in accordance with the installed ISO 9001 and GMP quality system (incl. good housekeeping) – and ensures products and analytical results are accurate and reliable for reporting purposes.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

*depending on lab/department

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Essential Requirements

• Higher professional education in related field (e.g., biology, chemistry or equivalent)
• Excellent computer proficiency
• Employees entering this position have a general understanding of chemistry.
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory
• Proven team player, with collaborative work style: Demonstrated experience of working cross-functionally.
• Results-oriented mindset: solution-focused attitude; ability to recognize potential problems; capability to troubleshoot and resolve issues on the go.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Team player with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

​ We offer

Biosynth offers a number of employee benefits, these include –

• Paid holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with match
• Paid paternal leave
• Life insurance
• LTD
• AD&D

About us

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands.Bioconjugation projects are carried out in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

Biosynth, is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects this commitment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Recruitment agencies - We do not use external recruitment agencies to recruit for any of our positions. We will not accept unsolicited CVs and communications from external recruiters.

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