Associate Scientist Quality Control in vivo (f/m/d)

- Fixed-term employment contract with a duration of two years –  

Would you like to be part of a crucial division of our quality organization, ensuring stable supply of vaccine to patients around the globe? Are you familiar with all aspects of in vivo studies and aim for practical, real-world applications of your scientific knowledge? Does “ensuring patient safety” feel like a meaningful use of your scientific skills? Then you might just be our new Associate QC Scientist.

Join our in vivo studies team and become an integral part of the growing QC department in Martinsried/ Munich!

The local QC department consists of about 80 colleagues who, together with sister departments situated in Denmark and Switzerland, form an important part of our quality organization. With the QC in vivo team of approx. 20 colleagues (scientists, lab technicians, and animal technicians), you will operate a BSL3** animal facility under GMP standard and release in vivo tested TBE and Rabies vaccine products. In this function you will report to our Manager QC in vivo.

Your responsibilities include:

• Plan, supervise and execute quality control experiments in vivo (in mice) under GMP for the release of vaccine products in a BSL3** animal facility
• Work as part of the scientific leads team of QC in vivo, and coordinate both scientifically and organizationally within the QC department
• Ensure testing readiness, including qualification and validation of equipment and laboratories, and overseeing sample flow, reagent and material logistics
• Maintain GMP quality standard, including authoring and reviewing GMP documents, and working within the Quality Management System
• Support in planning and alignment with different stakeholders across departments
• Support in hosting inspections and audits, and in communicating with animal welfare and GMP authorities

About you

• Post-graduate academic education bio/life sciences (PhD/Dr. rer. nat./Dr. med. vet. in relevant field) and preferably 2-3 years of work experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Hands-on experience in coordination, supervision and documentation of in vivo studies in mice/rodents and knowledge of German animal welfare legislation
• Experience with GMP quality standards, preferably experience with equipment qualification and laboratory coordination
• Flexible and proactive working style in a dynamic environment, excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines while ensuring the diligence and quality of your work
• Excellent written and spoken command of English language (German language skills are of advantage)

We offer

A chance to enhance your skills and gain unique industry experience in the exciting combination of in vivo studies under GMP and biosafety level BSL3**.

A chance to work in an international company with unique technology and a dedicated work force. We offer a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to develop both your personal and academic competencies. You will be a part of a diverse and international team with a strong work ethic and focus on a respectful and enjoyable work environment with a strong team spirit.

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world.

In Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than 1800 dedicated employees 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 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 for you.

Caught your interest?

If you are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your complete application in English via our online application system. The application should include a CV, cover letter, and copies of your academic degree certificate(s). Please upload documents in PDF format only.

Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com

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