Laboratory Technician / Operator BTA/CTA – Protein Analytics (all genders)

Role Overview
Help us ensure the quality and reliability behind every protein we bring to life.
As our Laboratory Technician - Protein Analytics, you'll be the hands-on backbone of our analytical lab, running the routine testing that tells us exactly what's happening inside our fermentation-derived proteins. From HPLC-UV runs to sample prep for proteomics and protein assays, your careful, well-documented work gives our scientists the data they need to keep pushing our precision fermentation platform forward.
Location: Frankfurt am Main
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About Formo
The world needs more protein than ever - not just protein that's better for the planet, but protein that performs better. We stand at the start of that shift, and we intend to lead it through precision fermentation.

Formo is the biotech protein engine for food and nutrition, starting with enhanced casein. Casein is our first hero ingredient, and it's already winning on its own merits: better functionality than animal-based casein. Sustainable, and simply better protein. And it's only the start. We're building the engine behind it: the data, the science, the speed to keep producing the next generation of high-performance proteins.

We partner with the world's leading food and nutrition manufacturers to bring these ingredients to market at scale. From our home base in Frankfurt am Main, a team of entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators drawn from across the globe is doing the work that decides what food is made of next. Our vision? Making the cow optional. Our common thread? A passion for challenging the status quo and transforming the food and nutrition industry.

Join us in the start of the performance era of food!

Requirements

Key Responsibilities; Analytical Testing; Perform routine HPLC-UV analyses according to established SOPs; Conduct protein assays (e.g. Bradford) and support physicochemical analyses (e.g. particle size determination); Sample Preparation; Prepare samples for proteomics analyses (e.g. protein extraction, digestion, purification); Documentation & Quality; Thoroughly evaluate and document results in accordance with internal guidelines; Instrument Management; Operate, clean, calibrate and maintain analytical instruments; Cross-Functional Collaboration; Work closely with scientists to support ongoing projects; About You; Education & Experience; Completed training as a BTA, CTA or comparable qualification; Initial practical laboratory experience (e.g. through training, internships or entry-level work); Technical & Functional Skills; Basic knowledge of HPLC or chromatographic methods is a plus; Good documentation skills; English proficiency at least B1 level (spoken and written); German is a plus; Mindset & Collaboration; Careful, structured and reliable working style, with high motivation and scientific curiosity to learn new techniques; Genuine interest in protein analytics and biochemical methods; Team-oriented mindset with a strong sense of responsibility; Why you’ll love it here