Manufacturing Technician (Scientist)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.

Our manufacturing team are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Scientist to join in our Vaccine manufacturing processes, Please note this role will be offered on a 1 year fixed term basis, closing date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025.

The purpose of this role is to execute defined and trained manufacturing support steps for the production of Vaccine Candidates according to set procedures and protocols and according to best cGMP work practices and Quality standards. Acting as the SME with expectation to understand the process and share your knowledge and improve the process

• Execute production steps defined by SOPs, production records and protocols for manufacture of our vaccine candidate  
• Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements 
• Raise all safety concerns via the EMS reporting system and flag at level 1 VAC 
• Conduct yourself in a manner that ensures your safety and that of your colleagues at all times 
• Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques 
• Act as technical support for the manufacturing process including deviation change implementation, support/ execute validation activities 
• Conduct on-time reporting according to defined document management standards 
• Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the supervising team 
• Complete all documentation according to the principle of ALCOA plus 
• Contribute to writing COSHH and other safety Assessments 
• Be accountable that the individual workspace is clean, tidy and well organised 
• Shift work and out of hours work as required 
• Actively participate in improvement activites 
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the line manager in accordance with company requirements 
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the respective manufacturing supervisor or appropriate line manager  
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting  

• Stock Options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership OR fitness allowance
• LinkedIn Learning
• Many others included