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

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

Ready to shake things up?

At Formo, you don’t just trade your labor for compensation – you join a mission. One powered by frontier science, real-world impact, and a team of brilliant, driven people who care deeply about what they’re building.

You’ll work side by side with interdisciplinary experts across highly skilled entrepreneurs, scientists, and operators. We believe the best ideas emerge when diverse perspectives collide, and when people are trusted with responsibility, autonomy, and meaningful challenges.

We’re building something ambitious, and we take the work seriously – but not ourselves. Expect close collaboration, fast learning and innovation, and a culture that celebrates progress (often with tastings 🧀).

What we offer:

• Help reinvent one of the world’s most iconic food categories
• Participate in employee equity and build long-term ownership in what we’re creating
• Benefit from regular team off-sites, monthly perks like discounted public transport passes and fitness memberships
• Invest in your growthwith a dedicated annual development budget for learning, training, and conferences
• Enjoy 28 daysof paid vacation, and an additional day after 3 and 4 years tenure
• Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Team Impact Day
• Work in an innovative office and lab environment with access to cutting-edge food and biotech infrastructure
• Connect overregular team lunches, healthy and not so healthy snacks and drinks and shared moments that bring the team together