Etherna provides research and manufacturing excellence by teaming up with highly skilled scientists, researchers and technical experts who are recognized for their contributions to the industry. We acquired substantial intellectual property and know-how over the years that support our exceptional leadership in mRNA and LNP innovation. With a careful balance in our skillset, state-of-the-art facilities and specialized equipment we tackle complex challenges and assure efficiency in our operations.
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General job description
The Production Associate is hands-on and responsible for production in a cleanroom environment and all activities to enable productions. According to cGMP requirements, the Production Associate will perform routine and specialized laboratory operations in the production of drug substances. He or she prepares and reviews batch documentation and needs to participate in process improvements/changes while ensuring GMP compliance.
The Production Associate is a member of the mRNA production team and reports into the Production Supervisor/Production Manager. This position will be based in Niel.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Production Associate's duties shall include, but not be limited to:
* Primary responsibilities will be to perform, under general supervision, a variety of routine and specialized laboratory operations in the production of mRNA based pharmaceutical products according to cGMP requirements
* Document and report data and results in accordance with the current procedures and GMP requirements
* Maintain the production area and equipment according to the procedures and instructions
* Follow-up reagents/consumables/materials stock management
* Follow training in adequacy with the function
* Perform on regular intervals routine maintenance, calibration, qualification activities
* Warn the supervisor/manager in case of problems, analyze the data, help in troubleshooting and propose technical solutions
* Assist in the development and implementation of new techniques/processes
* Assist in the technology transfer from development team or third parties (customers and/or development partners)
* Draft production procedures, work instructions (e.g. report forms/MBR's) and protocols
* Ensuring inspection-readiness
* Act as backup support for the Research Grade (RG) Production team with RG activities
Job requirements
Education:
Professional Bachelor in Laboratory Techniques or Bachelor/Master in biology, (bio)medicine or life sciences or related field or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
Experience:
* Preferably relevant laboratory experience (can be both academic or industrial) in the field of immunology and cell biology
* Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMP) and/or lab quality assurance practices is a plus
Other Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
* Detail-oriented and accurate in following instructions, record keeping and completion of reports
* Affinity with GMP guidelines and working in a quality-oriented environment.
* Able to perform experimental troubleshooting and propose technical solutions
* Good organizational capacities and detailed documentation practices
* Good knowledge of English
* Good communication skills
* Well organized, well-structured, and result focused
* Hands-on mentality
* Able to work under stringent timelines
* Ability to foster teamwork and a collaborative atmosphere
* Enthusiastic, flexible and able to multitask
* Understanding of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Our offer
* An exciting job in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with room for personal development.
* Work within an innovative environment that will give you the resources to extend your knowledge.
* Employment contract of unlimited duration with a competitive salary package. (insurance package, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, possibility to lease a bike, benefits at work ...)
* Working in a fun team where collaboration, growth but above all fun are central.
While we appreciate the interest, we're not engaging with external recruiters for this position.