Scientist

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

In Bern, we're not just expanding-we're reaching a major milestone by launching a new production site and introducing innovative ways of working. This is what being a Persistent Pioneer in our BN DNA is all about-bringing a pioneering spirit to everything we do. Whether you're an experienced professional, transitioning from academia, or coming from a related industry, you'll have the unique opportunity to influence how we work and grow.

We are looking to strengthen the MSAT Department with a

Scientist (f/m/d)

Position Summary

The role is responsible for being the main technical support person for manufacturing processes in the area of cell expression. The person has experience with GMP manufacturing processes and will support technology transfers from development sites to receiving commercial sites and/ or within the commercial site. The Scientist is a subject matter expert for various aspects of process understanding, design, and analytics and is expected to question and solve tasks when clarification or greater technical expertise is required and may provide immediate supervision or assign tasks to a unit or group of employees. The role is supposed to serve as a link between Development (as the sending unit) and Validation/ Production (as the receiving unit).

You will be part of the Scientist Team together with four other colleagues, who bring a broad background and experience and live the team spirit. Your primary workplace will be in Bern, where you will report directly to the Director of the MSAT department. We believe in flexibility and offer the possibility to partially work from home, depending on the tasks.

What you can expect

• Perform all functions associated with process transfer and process support, e.g. develop process understanding, perform FMEA, generate process models, author / review Process Descriptions, Master Batch Records, reports, deviations and change controls, perform process monitoring. Serve as knowledge receiver and drive process implementation, process scale up and manufacturing for late-stage clinical trials as well as commercial products
• Equipment selection, dimensioning, and materials planning
• Selection of single-use materials and design of assemblies
• Create user requirements specification for equipment/ facilities
• GMP manufacturing support incl. troubleshooting (can also be person in plant for a period of time until process is established)
• SME for production problems in the area covered by the scientist and first point of contact
• Provide guidance on process transfer and support activities to junior members of the team
• Introduce ideas for process improvement and implement them in collaboration with the different teams
• Train production operators on new processes

Your skills and qualifications

• MSc in biological sciences or related fields, PhD preferred
• Advanced knowledge of scale up and mass transfer, formulation, upstream processes (such as, cell biology, cell culture, bioreactor operation, etc.) and/ or downstream processes (such as ultrafiltration, harvest, chromatography, etc.)
• Intermediate knowledge of statistical data analysis and interpretation (JMP preferred)
• Strong experience in development / process definition of upstream processes by using mammalian cell lines
• Experienced in aseptic technique and mammalian cell culture
• In depth knowledge of large-scale manufacturing, current Good Manufacturing Practices and US/EU regulations
• Excellent written (especially technical writing) and verbal communication skills in English. German is a plus but not mandatory

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and professional skills

Are you ready to join us in our mission?

If this sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Simply click the "APPLY" button on the right side of the page and you will be redirected to our application form. We are conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to receiving your motivated CV, where you briefly explain your motivation for applying for this particular position. A cover letter is optional.

Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our values - our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it - are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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