Job Description

Animal Technician / Tierpfleger (f/m/d)

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

Would you like to be part of an importantdivision of our quality organization, making sure vaccines can be brought from the factory to the patient? Are youexperiencedinhusbandryof laboratory animals and familiarwith invivostudies in rodents? Does “ensuring patient safety” feel like a meaningful use of your skills? Thenyou may be our new Animal Technician.

Join our QC in vivoteam and become an integral part of the growing Quality Control department inMartinsriedMunich! 

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 ofapprox. 20colleaguesin the QC in vivodivision,you willoperatea BSL-3** animal facility andrelease quality testedTBE and Rabies vaccine products.

Your responsibilities include: 

• Perform and plan animal husbandry activities, e.g.,monitoringthe animal stock, cage change, feed and water supply,cleaningand hygiene activities

• Execute in vivoquality control studiesin micefor the release of vaccine products under GMPin a BSL3** safety standard animal facility

• Oversee and support the maintenance of the facility and technical equipment

• SupportmaintainingtheGMPquality standard,inspectionsand audits 

Aboutyou -Your qualifications 

• Vocational training as a laboratory animal technician (AusbildungalsTierpfleger*in,FachrichtungForschung und Klinik) or similar education, e.g., veterinary assistant (Tiermedizinische*rFachangestellte*r)

• Extensive animalhusbandryexperiencein 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 withGLP/GMP quality standards 

• Good written and spoken command oftheEnglish 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 toimprove 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 willbe a part of adiverse andinternational team with a strong work ethicandfocus on a respectful and enjoyable work environmentwitha strong teamspirit  

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.

AtBavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1600 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.

Weoperatein 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.

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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