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Rentschler Biopharma

CDMO delivering biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing

Chemical Laboratory Technician Apprentice

Internship
No salary listed
Laupheim, Germany
In PersonTraining takes place in Laupheim, with vocational school in Biberach and the training center in Ravensburg.
Biology & BiotechBioprocess & Biomanufacturing, Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)

About the job

Requirements
  • A Mittlere Reife, Fachhochschulreife, or Allgemeine Hochschulreife qualification is required.
  • Safe and responsible handling of hazardous substances.
  • Interest in chemistry and enthusiasm for natural science subjects.
  • Basic PC skills.
  • A high degree of reliability and accuracy.
  • A sense of responsibility, willingness to learn, and care.
  • Engagement and willingness to work in a team.
Responsibilities
  • Learn advanced laboratory work involving analyses, experiments, and product development.
  • Rotate through important laboratory areas and learn analytical and biochemical working methods.
  • Gain practical experience in quality control and the development of biopharmaceutical active ingredients.
  • Analyze raw materials, intermediates, and medicinal products.
  • Perform microbiological and biochemical investigations.
  • Learn cell-culture and protein-chemical working methods.
  • Use modern techniques, equipment, and networked IT systems to support laboratory work.
  • Document meaningful results on a computer.
  • Complete the training across the necessary laboratory areas through the company and its cooperation partners.

About the company

What the company does: Rentschler Biopharma provides contract development and manufacturing services for biopharmaceuticals, helping other pharmaceutical companies develop and produce complex medicines. How its products work: It offers end-to-end services in biopharma development and manufacturing, backed by facilities and staff that design, optimize, and produce biologic drugs at scale for clients, including a major site in Milford, MA that has expanded capacity to serve the international market. How it differs from competitors: It has a long heritage in biopharma, a dedicated CDMO focus since 1997, and a global footprint with a major U.S. site and expanded capacity, positioning itself as a reliable partner for developing and manufacturing complex biologics. What its goal is: To be a trusted partner for pharmaceutical companies by providing development and manufacturing services at scale, supporting clients as they bring biologic medicines to market.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$1.6M

Headquarters

Laupheim, Germany

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • March 24, 2026: Milford expansion delivered seven new products in two years.
  • January 22, 2026: Detra Glinatsis joined to expand U.S. business development from Milford.
  • July 1, 2026: Torsten Woehr became CEO, signaling sharper commercial execution.

What critics are saying

  • January 2026 board reshuffle, April 2026 COO exit, and July 2026 CEO change signal instability.
  • Lonza, Samsung Biologics, and Fujifilm Diosynth outscale Rentschler on capacity and pricing.
  • If Milford stays underutilized, family ownership cannot offset a stranded fixed-cost plant.

What makes Rentschler Biopharma unique

  • Milford, Massachusetts became fully operational in 2024, adding 22,000 square feet and four 2,000-liter bioreactors.
  • Rentschler's Laupheim and Milford footprint serves clients near Europe and Boston, cutting transfer friction.
  • Torsten Woehr and Veit Bergendahl bring deep CDMO experience across commercial manufacturing and scale-up.

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This Week In Worcester
Sep 29th, 2026
Two Worcester County firms part of $40M Life Sciences awards.

Two Worcester County firms part of $40M Life Sciences awards. By Tom Marino | September 29, 2026 Last Updated: September 29, 2026 WORCESTER - Two Worcester County companies were among 38 life sciences firms statewide sharing nearly $40 million in tax incentives Gov. Maura Healey announced Tuesday, Sept. 22, a round expected to create 1,644 jobs across Massachusetts. * Eyepoint Inc., which is expanding in Northbridge, received $1,000,000 tied to a commitment of 40 new jobs. * Rentschler Biopharma Inc., expanding in Milford, received $517,500 for 23 jobs. Healey announced the full round of awards at SMC Ltd.'s facility in Devens, alongside Economic Development Secretary Eric Paley and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Interim CEO Liz Graham. The awards were made through the center's Tax Incentive Program, which supports companies expanding research, development and manufacturing operations in the state. Of the 38 companies receiving awards, 31 are expanding outside Boston and Cambridge and account for 71% of the new jobs expected from this round, according to the state. "Massachusetts leads the world in life sciences because we invest in the people and companies that are creating the jobs, treatments and technologies of the future," Healey said in a statement. Since the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center was established, companies participating in the tax incentive program have committed to creating more than 22,300 jobs, according to the state. In November 2024, Healey signed the Mass Leads Act, which raised the statutory cap on the program from $30 million to $40 million and made other changes intended to strengthen it. Recipients are required to maintain their job commitments over a three-year period and must file regular reports documenting jobs created. The program is jointly administered by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, which handles its technical administration. The remaining 36 companies receiving awards in this round, all outside Worcester County, are listed below. | Company | Location | Incentive | Jobs | | Alloy Therapeutics Inc. Waltham | $180,000 | 10 | | Ardelyx Inc. Waltham | $277,500 | 15 | | AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | Cambridge | $900,000 | 50 | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | Devens | $2,875,000 | 125 | | CBSET Inc. Lexington | $660,000 | 33 | | Cogent Biosciences Inc. Waltham | $360,000 | 20 | | Dash Bio Inc. Waltham | $285,000 | 12 | | Dyne Therapeutics Inc. Waltham | $937,500 | 50 | | Gentuity LLC | Sudbury | $276,000 | 15 | | Insulet Corporation | Acton | $10,000,000 | 250 | | IPG Medical Corporation | Marlborough | $195,000 | 10 | | Kailera Therapeutics Inc. Waltham | $900,000 | 50 | | KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Framingham | $324,000 | 18 | | Kymera Therapeutics Inc. Watertown | $630,000 | 35 | | Lexington Medical Inc. Bedford | $180,000 | 10 | | Lila Sciences Inc. Cambridge | $3,600,000 | 200 | | Madrigal Pharmaceuticals Inc. Waltham | $900,000 | 50 | | Mercy BioAnalytics Inc. Waltham | $120,000 | 5 | | Monte Rosa Therapeutics Inc. Boston | $720,000 | 40 | | Nanopath Inc. Cambridge | $288,000 | 12 | | Olaris Inc. Framingham | $125,000 | 5 | | Pramand LLC | Burlington | $257,500 | 10 | | Rapport Therapeutics Inc. Boston | $483,000 | 21 | | Repligen Corporation | Marlborough | $415,000 | 20 | | Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc. Boston | $462,500 | 25 | | Sanegene Bio USA Inc. Woburn | $235,000 | 10 | | SMC Ltd. Devens | $1,350,000 | 54 | | Spear Bio Inc. Woburn | $235,000 | 10 | | Terrestrial Bio Inc. Woburn | $1,080,000 | 36 | | TransMedics Group Inc. Andover | $1,860,000 | 62 | | Triveni Bio Inc. Watertown | $288,000 | 12 | | Verastem Inc. Needham | $437,000 | 19 | | Vericel Corporation | Burlington | $1,100,000 | 50 | | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. Boston | $3,025,000 | 121 | | Werfen | Bedford | $1,303,500 | 66 | | Zoll Medical Corporation | Chelmsford | $1,100,000 | 50 |

Associated Press
Jul 1st, 2026
Rentschler Biopharma appoints Dr Torsten Woehr as CEO with 25 years of CDMO experience

Rentschler Biopharma has appointed Dr Torsten Woehr as chief executive officer, effective 1 August 2026. Woehr brings over 25 years of CDMO experience, most recently serving as chief commercial officer at Bachem Group, where he led global commercial activities driving strategic investments. The German contract development and manufacturing organisation, which employs approximately 1,400 staff across sites in Laupheim and Milford, Massachusetts, says the appointment advances its corporate strategy focused on long-term growth and value creation. Woehr holds a doctorate in bioorganic chemistry from EPFL in Lausanne and has over a decade of US experience. Professor Uwe Buecheler will step down as interim CEO and return to his role as vice chairman of the supervisory board.

Associated Press
Feb 11th, 2026
Rentschler Biopharma appoints Dr Veit Bergendahl as chief operating officer

Rentschler Biopharma has appointed Dr Veit Bergendahl as chief operating officer and executive board member, effective 1 April 2026. He will oversee process development, clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing, engineering and technology, and production automation at the German CDMO. Bergendahl brings over 20 years of international experience in biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing. He spent 13 years at Boehringer Ingelheim, most recently as head of clinical supply biologicals, where he oversaw commissioning of the Biologicals Development Centre in Biberach, Germany. He has also held positions at Miltenyi Biotec, Roche Germany and Cellular Dynamics International in the US. He succeeds Christiane Bardroff, who is leaving to pursue opportunities outside the company. Rentschler Biopharma employs approximately 1,400 people across sites in Laupheim, Germany, and Milford, Massachusetts.

CHEManager
Feb 11th, 2026
Rentschler Biopharma Appoints Veit Bergendahl as COO

Rentschler Biopharma appoints Veit Bergendahl as COO. Veit Bergendahl will assume operational responsibility for process development, clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing, engineering and technology, as well as automation in production from April 1, 2026. Rentschler Biopharma has appointed Veit Bergendahl as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and member of the Executive Board. He succeeds Christiane Bardroff, who is taking on a new professional challenge outside the company and will leave the company at her own request during the first quarter of this year. As of April 1, 2026, Bergendahl will be responsible for process development, clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing, engineering and technology, as well as automation at Rentschler Biopharma. Bergendahl brings more than 20 years of international experience in biopharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and CMC. He has worked in Europe and the USA for renowned pharmaceutical and biotech companies, in contract development and for research institutions. He has excellent knowledge of the entire biopharmaceutical value chain - from early development through clinical supply to commercial production, including international regulatory requirements. His expertise includes the management of complex development and manufacturing processes, site development, including overall operational and commercial responsibility, efficiency improvement, and cooperation with international partners. Nikolaus F. Rentschler, Chairman of the Supervisory Board: "I am very pleased that Veit Bergendahl is taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer as the company enters a phase of further accelerated growth. With his strategic understanding of the biopharmaceutical value chain, his outstanding industry expertise, and many years of international experience in leadership roles, he will make a significant contribution to further strengthening our culture of reliability in a highly demanding market environment. His shared values and strong focus on partnership and sustainable development represent a significant asset for both our company and our clients." "With Veit Bergendahl, whom I hold in the highest regard, we are gaining a highly experienced international leader who will strengthen our operations with his deep expertise and a clear forward-looking perspective," commented Uwe Buecheler, Interim CEO of Rentschler Biopharma. "His comprehensive understanding of the development, manufacturing, and scaling of complex biopharmaceutical products is combined with a strong client focus and the highest commitment to quality. I particularly value his ability to link operational excellence with entrepreneurial thinking, inspiring teams to work toward shared goals. I am convinced that he will further accelerate the positive direction we have taken, especially through his strengths in innovation and operational excellence. I very much look forward to working with him and know that, together with our colleagues in Laupheim and Milford, he will provide important impetus for the continued successful development of Rentschler Biopharma." Veit Bergendahl added: "I am very much looking forward to working with the Executive Board and the team at Rentschler Biopharma. As a family-owned company and leading CDMO, Rentschler Biopharma delivers tailor-made solutions for essential biopharmaceuticals and combines scientific innovation with a strong sense of responsibility toward patients worldwide. It is very important to me to further build on this strong foundation. I aim to support and strengthen the dedicated teams in Laupheim and Milford, further enhance the robustness and efficiency of processes, and leverage new technologies to further advance operational excellence and develop long-term client-partnerships based on the highest levels of quality and reliability." Before joining Rentschler Biopharma, Bergendahl worked at Boehringer Ingelheim for 13 years in various functions with increasing responsibility. Most recently, as Head of Clinical Supply Biologicals, he was responsible for the commissioning and go-live of the Biologicals Development Center at the research and development site in Biberach, and since 2023, he has been in charge of the single-use facility for clinical production with 2x2,000L bioreactors. Previously, as Executive Director Upstream Manufacturing, he managed a large-scale production facility (10x15,000L). Previous positions at Boehringer ranged from managing transfer projects in clinical phase I to commercial processes in contract manufacturing. His other professional stations were at Miltenyi Biotec and Roche (Germany). In the USA, he conducted research at the University of Wisconsin and held management positions at Cellular Dynamics International. Bergendahl holds a degree in biochemistry and a doctorate in biology from Philipps University, Marburg. Company. Erwin-Rentschler-Str. 21 88471 Laupheim Germany

SYMEX ECONOMICS SA
Jan 22nd, 2026
Rentschler Biopharma appoints Detra Glinatsis as Head of Business Development U.S.

EQS-News: Rentschler Biopharma SE / key word(s): personnel Rentschler Biopharma appoints Detra Glinatsis as Head of Business Development U.S. 22.01.2026 / 13:00 CET/CEST the issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Rentschler Biopharma appoints Detra Glinatsis as Head of Business Development U.S. Laupheim (Germany), Milford, MA (USA), January 22, 2026 - Rentschler Biopharma SE, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biopharmaceuticals, today announced that Detra Glinatsis has rejoined the company as Head of Business Development U.S. In this newly created role, Ms. Glinatsis will lead all business development activities related to the U.S. market. She reports to Dr. Patrick Meyer, Global Head of Business Development, and is based at the company's site in Milford, MA. Dr. Patrick Meyer, Global Head of Business Development at Rentschler Biopharma, commented: "I am excited to have Detra rejoin Rentschler Biopharma to serve in this important role. Her career is a true testament to her expertise, client-centric mindset, and ability to build long-lasting, meaningful partnerships. The United States is a cornerstone of our commercial strategy, and our presence in Milford, MA enables us to bring Rentschler Biopharma's innovative thinking and development strength directly to the doorstep of our clients. In the past two years, we have successfully transferred one post-PPQ commercial program to the site, are advancing three additional programs toward PPQ, and initiated manufacturing for six new products in 2025 - clear proof of the momentum Detra will now help to accelerate. Expanding our U.S. business is critical to the next growth stage of our corporate strategy, and Detra, with her commitment to excellence and exceeding client expectations, is the ideal person to lead our U.S. business development activities." Detra Glinatsis brings over twenty years of sales and business development experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech and contract manufacturing industries. She rejoins Rentschler Biopharma from Northway Biotech, where she was Vice President, Business Development. She previously held roles of increasing responsibility at AGC Biologics, Sartorius, Gallus BioPharmaceuticals, and Avecia Biologics, as well as Rentschler Biopharma, where, earlier in her career, she was Senior Director, Business Development. Ms. Glinatsis holds a B.S. in biology from the University of Akron. Detra Glinatsis, Head of Business Development U.S., said: "I am thrilled to come back to Rentschler Biopharma as the company continues to grow its U.S. business. Together with the team, I look forward to building on the success that the company has achieved with the Milford site expansion and continuing to enhance the Rentschler Biopharma brand in the U.S. The company has a long-standing reputation for top quality and reliability, and I am excited to be working with such a talented team with a coveted track record." About Rentschler Biopharma SE Rentschler Biopharma is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused exclusively on client projects. The company offers process development and manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals as well as related consulting activities, project management and regulatory support. Rentschler Biopharma's high quality is proven by its long-standing experience and excellence as a solution partner for its clients. A high-level quality management system, a well-established operational excellence philosophy and advanced technologies ensure product quality and productivity at each development and manufacturing step. Rentschler Biopharma is a family-owned company with about 1,400 employees, headquartered in Laupheim, Germany, with operations in Milford, MA, USA. In 2024, the company joined the United Nations Global Compact, emphasizing Rentschler Biopharma's focus on sustainability. For further information about the company, please visit www.rentschler-biopharma.com. Follow Rentschler Biopharma on LinkedIn. Contact: Rentschler Biopharma SE Dr. Latika Bhonsle-Deeng Global Head of Communications Phone: +49-7392-701-467 [email protected] For high-resolution images, please contact [email protected]. 22.01.2026 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. View original content: EQS News