Technician / Senior Technician (f/m/d)
Vaccine Generation Research-grade Production and Release
Would you like to be part of a fast-growing pharmaceutical development company striving to address unmet medical needs? Are you ready to become an integral part of Bavarian Nordic’s innovative R&D programs? Great! Because we are looking for highly motivated (Senior-) / Technicians to help in the research-grade production, release and characterization of promising vaccine candidates that feed into our product pipeline.
Boost our team
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In the Vaccine Generation Research-grade Production and Release team, we are responsible for the production and characterization of seed stocks for promising vaccine candidates that can be used for future GMP manufacturing. We produce viral vector stocks to meet the needs of our R&D programs and collaborate with groups across early- and late-stage product development areas.
This is how you impact the people we are here to serve
Our vaccines make a real difference to people, and no matter your role we all contribute to protecting lives every day. This is how your work matters:
- Perform the production and purification of Master virus bank (MVB) material and research grade material of viral vector vaccine candidates according to standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Senior level position is expected to also perform non-routine processes related to production and purification such as implementation of new processes and/or troubleshooting of existing ones.
- Perform release testing of virus productions (viral titer determinations, genomic characterization, mycoplasma and sterility assessments, transgene expression analysis, etc.).
- Senior level position is expected to participate in initial data analysis, troubleshooting and implementation of new assays.
- Prepare fresh cultures of primary chicken embryo fibroblasts (CEFs) and participate in standard cell culture activities (propagation, counting, seeding, etc.)
- Participate in general laboratory maintenance and organizational tasks (reagent preparation and ordering, equipment maintenance, etc.)
- Document procedures and results in English according to established quality standards.
- Senior level position is expected to participate in report and SOP writing as well as internal presentation of results.
Are you our next pioneer?
Succeeding with our vision of becoming one of the largest pure play vaccine companies in the world is no walk in the park, and that is why we need people like you who are determined to make it happen and have the following qualifications:
- Biological laboratory assistant/ technician qualification e.g. BTA, MTA, CTA, PTA, or equivalent qualification.
- For senior level position, 5 years of experience in industry would be required or a master’s degree qualification
- Solid hands-on experience with standard cell culture techniques is a must.
- Previous experience in at least one or more of the following techniques/areas: flow cytometry, virus work under BSL-2, molecular biology techniques (DNA extraction, plasmid preparation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, etc.). Specific experience working with bioreactors is an advantage.
- For senior level position solid expertise in two or more of the above-mentioned techniques is required.
- Good working knowledge in standard computer programs (MS Office). Knowledge in applied software for flow cytometry, DNA analysis and/or bioreactor systems is a plus.
- Good documentation and communication skills in English and German
- Ability to work efficiently in a team with shared responsibilities and a proactive mentality towards tasks/goals.
Who are you?
- Enjoy working in a team environment with shared responsibilities.
- Have a proactive attitude and good organizational skills
- Show flexibility and take change as an opportunity for growth and improvement
- Have a positive mindset and be self-motivated
We offer
In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of +1300 dedicated people with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development because we need each other to take things further.
We also offer a competitive salary, performance bonus, work from home, flex time, contribution to the company pension scheme, drinks/ fruit at the office, and among others extra days off for extraordinary events.
We operate in a world in constant flux and always explore new opportunities. So, if you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit.
Does this sound like something for you?
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. We cannot wait to get to know you better!
