Raziskovalec MS&T, downstream procesi (d/ž/m) / Scientist MS&T, Downstream Processes (d/f/m)

Job Description Summary

Prihodnost je v naših rokah. / The future is ours to shape.

Job Description

V družbi Sandoz iščemo Raziskovalca MS&T za downstream procese, ki se bo pridružil naši inovativni in energični ekipi. Pri delu boste del mladega, povezovalnega kolektiva v povsem novem laboratorijskem okolju, kjer se znanost prepleta z najsodobnejšimi tehnologijami.

V vlogi Raziskovalca MS&T boste načrtovali, izvajali in analizirali znanstvene eksperimente na področju downstream procesov, sodelovali pri uvajanju novih tehnologij ter s svojim strokovnim znanjem prispevali k razvoju in optimizaciji proizvodnje bioloških zdravil.

Pridružite se nam in pomagajte soustvarjati prihodnost proizvodnje bioloških zdravil.

Vaše ključne odgovornosti:

• Načrtovanje, izvajanje in nadzor eksperimentov, povezanih s prenosom tehnologije, optimizacijo procesov, validacijami in odpravljanjem težav v proizvodnih procesih.
• Prevzemanje znanstvene in organizacijske odgovornosti za dodeljene projektne naloge.
• Delovanje kot strokovnjak za downstream procese pri proizvodnji protiteles.
• Načrtovanje in izvajanje laboratorijskih eksperimentov za podporo glavnemu proizvodnemu procesu.
• Razvoj in uvajanje novih tehnologij za izboljšanje proizvodnih procesov.
• Analiza podatkov, interpretacija rezultatov ter priprava in predstavitev strokovnih poročil.
• Sodelovanje s strokovnjaki proizvodnih procesov in raziskovalci upstream procesov pri zasnovi reprezentativnih laboratorijskih modelov komercialnih bioproizvodnih procesov.
• Aktivno deljenje strokovnega znanja ter prispevanje h kulturi nenehnih izboljšav.

Vaš prispevek k delovnemu mestu:

• Magisterij ali doktorat s področja kemije, biologije, farmacevtskih znanosti ali druge ustrezne naravoslovne smeri.
• Poglobljeno znanstveno in tehnično znanje bioloških proizvodnih procesov.
• Praktične izkušnje s tehnikami čiščenja in karakterizacije proteinov oziroma protiteles.
• Izkušnje z uporabo kromatografskih sistemov ÄKTA, avtomatiziranih tekočinskih sistemov Tecan, sistemov za tangencialno filtracijo (TFF), HPLC, ELISA in kapilarne elektroforeze.
• Izkušnje s celičnimi kulturami in bioreaktorji predstavljajo prednost.
• Proaktiven pristop, usmerjen v iskanje rešitev, inovacije in nenehne izboljšave.
• Odlične organizacijske sposobnosti in sposobnost učinkovitega upravljanja več prioritet hkrati.
• Sposobnost uspešnega sodelovanja v medfunkcijskih ekipah ter aktivno znanje angleškega jezika.

Kaj nudimo:

Lokacija dela: Lendava

Vrsta pogodbe: pogodba za določen čas s 6-mesečnim poskusnim obdobjem

Predvideni tedenski delovni čas: 40 ur

Plačni razpon (letna bruto plača): 28.880 – 43.320 EUR*

*Plača v Sandozu temelji na nivoju delovnega mesta, kvalifikacijah, specifičnih veščinah in znanjih ter delovnih izkušnjah. Visoko usposobljeni kandidati so običajno umeščeni okoli mediane plačnega razpona, manj izkušeni na spodnji del razpona, kandidati z izrazito močnimi ali nišnimi kompetencami pa višje. Pri umeščanju v plačni razpon upoštevamo tudi notranjo uravnoteženost plač in zunanje tržne podatke.

Naš paket ugodnosti dodatno vključuje:

• Letni bonus (STI): odstotek letne plače.

• Regres za letni dopust: leta 2026 je znašal 2.450,00 EUR (neto).

• Božičnica: leta 2025 je znašala 2.100 EUR (bruto).

• OurShare: Vsako leto bo zaposleni v družbi Lek d.d. upravičen do prejema delnic družbe Sandoz AG.

• Prostovoljno dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje: družba Lek d.d. v celoti krije mesečni prispevek za dodatno pokojninsko zavarovanje v višini 5,844 % vaše mesečne bruto plače (zgornja zneskovna omejitev je 3.224,18 EUR letno).
• Kolektivno življenjsko in nezgodno zavarovanje (kritje velja 24/7).

• Hibridno delovno okolje, ki omogoča fleksibilnost in možnost dela na daljavo.

Ste pripravljeni na naslednji korak v karieri?
Prijavo z življenjepisom v angleškem in slovenskem jeziku lahko oddate najpozneje do 8. november 2026.

Zakaj Sandoz?

Sandoz je vodilni svetovni proizvajalec generičnih in podobnih bioloških zdravil – segmenta zdravstvene industrije, ki zagotavlja 80 % vseh zdravil na svetu po 30-odstotni ceni ter s tem vpliva na življenja več kot milijarde ljudi v več kot 100 državah. Čeprav smo ponosni na svoje dosežke, si prizadevamo narediti še več, da bi vsakdo imel dostop do temeljne človekove pravice – pravice do dobrega zdravja.

Z naložbami v nove razvojne zmogljivosti, proizvodne lokacije, nove pridobitve in partnerstva imamo priložnost oblikovati prihodnost Sandoza ter še večjemu številu ljudi omogočiti trajnostni dostop do cenovno ugodnih in visokokakovostnih zdravil.

Naš zagon temelji na odprti kulturi sodelovanja, katere srce so naši talentirani in ambiciozni sodelavci in sodelavke. V okolju, kjer so raznoliki načini razmišljanja dobrodošli in kjer se podpira osebna rast, imajo v zameno za uporabo svojih znanj možnost v celoti izkusiti delo v agilnem in povezovalnem okolju ter razvijati svojo uspešno kariero. 

Pridružite se nam in nam pomagajte povečati pravičnost in hitrost zdravstvenega varstva.

Prihodnost je v naših rokah.

Predani smo raznolikosti in vključenosti:

Zavzemamo se za raznolikost, enake možnosti in vključenost. Prizadevamo si za oblikovanje raznolikih timov, saj ti predstavljajo naše bolnike in skupnosti, ki jih oskrbujemo.

#Sandoz

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Sandoz is looking for a Scientist MS&T, Downstream Processes to join our innovative and energetic team. In this role, you’ll be part of a young, collaborative workforce in a brand-new laboratory environment where science meets cutting-edge technology.

As a Scientist in MS&T, you will contribute to the development and optimization of biologics manufacturing processes through scientific experimentation, technology implementation, and cross-functional collaboration. You will play a key role in shaping future manufacturing capabilities while supporting innovation, operational excellence, and the successful delivery of strategic MS&T objectives.

Join us and help shape the future of biologics production.

Your key responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and supervise experiments related to manufacturing process transfer, optimization, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Take scientific and organizational ownership of assigned project tasks and deliverables.
• Act as a subject matter expert in downstream processes for antibody production.
• Design and conduct laboratory-scale experiments to support commercial manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement new technologies that enhance manufacturing performance and process robustness.
• Design, write, and present study reports and scientific conclusions.
• Act as an expert in data analysis and interpretation within downstream process development.
• Collaborate with manufacturing process experts and USP scientists to design representative small-scale models of commercial biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

What you will bring to the role:

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or another relevant field within the natural sciences.
• Strong scientific and technical expertise in biologics manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience with protein and antibody purification techniques.
• Practical experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems, automated liquid handlers (Tecan), tangential flow filtration systems, HPLC, ELISA, and capillary electrophoresis.
• Expertise in cell culturing using bioreactors is considered an advantage.
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and fluency in English.

What we offer:

Job location: Lendava

Contract type: temporary contract with 6-month probation period

Expected weekly working hours: 40

Pay range (annual gross salary): € 28.880 – € 43.320*

*Salary at Sandoz is based on job level, qualifications, specific skills, and work experience. Fully proficient candidates are usually placed around the market median, less experienced candidates lower in the range, and those with strong or niche expertise higher. When determining placement within the range, we also consider internal pay equity and external market data.

Our compensation package additionally includes:

• Annual bonus (STI): percentage of annual salary

• Vacation allowance: in 2026 it was €2,450.00 net

• Christmas bonus: in 2025 it was €2,100 gross

• OurShare: every year, an employee of Lek d.d. will be entitled to receive shares of Sandoz AG

• Voluntary Additional Pension Scheme: The company fully covers the contribution for your supplementary pension plan, amounting to 5.844% of your gross salary
• Collective life and accident insurance (24/7 coverage)

• A hybrid work environment offering flexibility and remote work possibilities

Ready for your next career move?
You are kindly invited to submit your application in English and Slovene, including a CV, by November 8th 2026.

Why Sandoz?

Sandoz is the global leader in Biosimilar and Generic medicines, a segment of the healthcare industry that delivers 80% of the world’s medicines at 30% of the cost, touching the lives of more than 1 billion people across 100+ countries! While we are proud of our achievements, we have the ambition to do more so that everyone can benefit from the basic human right of good health.

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape a sustainable future for Sandoz and to help even more people gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues who, in return for applying their skills, experience an agile and collegiate environment where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! 

Join us in helping to make healthcare fairer and faster.

The future is ours to shape.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and to forming diverse teams that are representative of the patients and communities we serve. 

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About Us

Our Purpose here at Sandoz is pioneering access for patients. As the global leader in 'off-patent' high quality medicines, we are able to make medicine more affordable and accessible.

Our broad global portfolio comprises of approximately 1,300 quality biosimilar and generic medicines, enabling us to provide more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries per year, and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

Powered by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for dedication and skills, experience a flexible, collaborative & inclusive culture where diversity of thought is welcomed and where personal growth is nurtured!