(SENIOR) TECHNICIAN/RESEARCH ASSOCIATE VACCINE DEVELOPMENT (M/F/D)

Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to developing next generation vaccines to protect people´s health? Do you enjoy working in an international environment, and collaborating with colleagues from various functions? Great! Because we are looking for a (Senior) Laboratory Technician or a Research Associate (m/f/d) to help with the Research and Development of new vaccines and vaccine platforms to shape Bavarian Nordic´s future vaccine products.

Boost our team
At our R&D site in Martinsried, Germany, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our research team of highly motivated and dedicated scientists and technicians. Together, we develop new and innovative vaccine platforms to induce immune responses specifically tailored to a variety of different pathogens.

You will be part of a global and fully integrated vaccine company committed to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines.

The position is 90 % on-site.

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:

• Expressing and purifying proteins from bacterial and mammalian expression systems using FPLC
• Help develop new vaccines by performing virological, molecular biological, and immunological in vitro assays, e.g. virus titration assays, characterization of recombinant vaccine candidates, Western blots, ELISA, flow cytometry
• Planning and organizing experiments incl. accurate documentation and preparing data for reports and presentations
• Engage with scientists, technicians, trainees (university students), and adjacent departments

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:

• Medical or Biological laboratory assistant/technician (MTA, BTA) or equivalent (e.g. CTA, PTA)or a university degree in life sciences (for Research Associate)
• Experience in cell-based and molecular biology methods, including standard cell culture techniques
• Experience with protein purification and characterization
• Previous experience with bacterial expression systems, particularly bacterial fermentation in small bioreactors would be an advantage
• Good documentation and communication skills in German and English, knowledge in standard computer programs (MS Office)
• Ability and motivation to work self-dependently, effectively, and flexibly as part of a team

Who are you?
We are looking for a colleague who thrives both independently and collaboratively, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in their approach. Strong cooperation skills are very important in our dynamic environment. If you're ready to embrace challenges, contribute to innovative scientific projects, and grow professionally, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives
We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world. At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a global team of +1600 dedicated colleagues worldwide (of which about 280 are placed in Martinsried), all passionate about making a difference. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, and we welcome people who share our passion for saving lives. If you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit for you.

Could this be something for you? Ready? Set - Apply!
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!

Please contact Florian Brod, Senior Scientist, +49 89 255446308, if you have any questions.

We look forward to receiving your CV and your motivating application/cover letter.

Department:
Fraunhoferstrasse 13 , Martinsried

Lokation: Germany

Application deadline: 26 May 2024