Technical Assistant Quality Control (m/f/d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions. We have a strong track record, having advanced multiple vaccines from early R&D to approvals, and currently market three proprietary travel vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, as well as certain third-party vaccines. Revenues from our growing commercial business help fuel the continued advancement of our vaccine pipeline. This includes the only Lyme disease vaccine candidate in advanced clinical development, which is partnered with Pfizer, as well as vaccine candidates against the Zika virus and other global public health threats.

Responsibilities

• Examination of release and stability samples for market products using various analytical methods (ELISA, HPLC, UV/VIS spectrophotometry, cell-based assays, ICP-OES etc.)
• Ensuring compliance with SOPs and review of analytical data
• Cultivation of eukaryotic cells and performance of cell-based assays
• Preparation, revision and review of GMP-relevant documents (e.g. standard operating procedures, deviations, changes, etc.)
• Active participation in laboratory investigations including documentation
• Taking responsibility for laboratory equipment including its qualification and supervision of regular cleaning, calibration and maintenance

Requirements

• HTL, Bachelor or Master Degree in a relevant scientific field with working experience in a GxP-regulated environment
• Experience in laboratory settings with excellent laboratory skills (cell culture, immunological assays) is preferred
• Experience with maintenance and upkeep of laboratory equipment and willingness to work under BSL-3 conditions as a plus
• Experience in developing SOPs and GMP/GDP documentation (nice-to-have)
• Detail oriented work style and excellent communication skills
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Ability to work on various projects in a fast-growing, international environment

Benefits

• Open, appreciative company culture with innovative spirit and attractive assignments
• International surrounding with flat hierarchies
• Good team spirit in a strong and highly motivated team
• Wide range of benefits like flexitime, compensation days, performance-related bonus, lunch vouchers, child care center (“Kindergarten”), company events, myClubs, etc.

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 34.000,00 gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.