Andreas Matern

Andreas Matern is an experienced professional in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology, currently serving as an MS&T Laboratory Manager at BioNTech SE since June 2022. Prior to this role, Matern worked at GSK as an MSAT Process Expert and Validation Engineer, focusing on bacterial toxoid-based vaccine production and quality assurance processes, which included Continuous Process Verification and support for inspections from various health authorities. Matern's academic background includes a PhD in Molecular Biology from Heidelberg University, coupled with extensive research experience at institutions such as UC Berkeley and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. Relevant internships and earlier roles have also contributed to Matern's expertise in microbiological methods, biosensor technology, and process engineering.