Tierpfleger / Animal Technician (m/f/d) at Bavarian Nordic

Planegg, Bavaria, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Husbandry, In Vivo Studies, GMP Standards, BSL-3 Facility, Quality Control, Teamwork, Attention to Detail, English Proficiency, German Language Skills, Proactive Working Style, Diverse Team Collaboration, Routine Husbandry Activities, Technical Equipment Maintenance, SOP Compliance, Inspections and Audits

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Tierpfleger / Animal Technician (m/f/d) - fixed term employment contract with a duration of two years - Would you like to be part of an important division of our quality organization, making sure vaccines can be brought from the factory to the patient? Are you experienced in husbandry of laboratory animals and familiar with in vivo studies in rodents? Does “ensuring patient safety” feel like a meaningful use of your skills? Then you may be our new Animal Technician. Join our QC in vivo team and become an integral part of the growing Quality Control department in Martinsried/Munich! The local QC department consists of about 70 colleagues who, together with sister departments situated in Denmark and Switzerland, form an important part of our quality organization. Together with a team of approx. 20 colleagues in the QC in vivo division, you will operate a BSL-3** animal facility and release quality tested TBE and Rabies vaccine products. Your responsibilities include: Perform and plan animal husbandry activities, e.g., monitoring the animal stock, cage change, feed and water supply, cleaning and hygiene activities Execute in vivo quality control studies in mice for the release of vaccine products under GMP in a BSL3** safety standard animal facility Oversee and support the maintenance of the facility and technical equipment Support maintaining the GMP quality standard, inspections and audits About you - Your qualifications Vocational training as a laboratory animal technician (Ausbildung als Tierpfleger*in, Fachrichtung Forschung und Klinik) or similar education, e.g., veterinary assistant (Tiermedizinische*r Fachangestellte*r) Extensive animal husbandry experience in mice or rodents, including the planning and execution of daily routine husbandry activities and preparation of supplies Experience with executing animal studies, preferably in biotech/pharma or related industry/organization Diligent and reliable working style, ability to follow SOPs, preferably experience with GLP/GMP quality standards Good written and spoken command of the English language; German language skills are of advantage Flexible and proactive working style as well as enjoying being part of a diverse and international team in a team-oriented company culture We offer A chance to work in a position where you will have a direct impact on the health of patients around the world by supporting the release of life-saving vaccines. A chance to improve your skillset and gain experience as an active participant in animal studies and husbandry under BSL3** and GMP. 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. At Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1400 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 or German via our online application system. The application should include CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic or vocational education degree certificate. Please upload documents in PDF format only. 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. 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. www.bavarian-nordic.com #LI-PP1 Join Bavarian Nordic a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of life-savings vaccins 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. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. www.bavarian-nordic.com

Responsibilities

The Animal Technician will perform and plan animal husbandry activities, execute in vivo quality control studies in mice, and oversee the maintenance of the facility and technical equipment. This role is crucial for ensuring the release of quality tested vaccine products under GMP standards.