QC Technician (Analytical)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.

Our Quality Control team are now recruiting for a QC Technician (Analytical).

Primary responsibility will be to execute defined and trained Quality Control department testing for the release of raw materials, intermediate products and final products according to defined procedures and protocols and according with best cGMP work practices, Quality Standards and metrics

Requirements

• Execute analytical procedures for testing of raw materials, intermediate products and final products, according to defined SOPs and protocols
• Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques to test and release raw materials and product within defined specifications
• Ensure that all necessary training is complete in the procedures conducted, and operate in compliance with best cGMP working practices at all times
• Conduct on-time reporting according to the defined and trained document management standards including review and verification of analytical data
• Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the Laboratory Manager
• Be accountable for the analytical laboratories being clean, tidy and well organised and in a state of continuous inspection readiness
• Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements
• Ensure that at any time equipment, facilities and materials used in the QC laboratories comply with defined standards
• Support change controls, investigations and CAPA’s in the most diligent manner
• Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the Head of QC
• Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative environment within the team setting
• Maintain adequate stocks of materials and equipment and laboratory consumables
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining calibration status of all equipment within the Quality Control department
• Storage of in process, and final products samples including, for stability and retention purposes
• Preparation of SOPs (where applicable) in accordance with Valneva Quality systems
• Perform filing duties and other QC administrative duties as required by the Laboratory Manager
• To undertake any other duties as requested by the Laboratory Manager/Senior Analyst in accordance with company requirements
• Shift work and out of hours work as required, including weekend work

Experience

• Previous experience working within a QC laboratory working to GMP within a recognised quality system
• Writing and working to SOP documentation
• Analytical methods experience, in a production-focused environment, in assays (not limited to) Haemagglutination assays, micro-plate assays such as ELISA and dye binding colorimetric assays (Bradford Method, Coomassie Plus), Electrophoresis, TVC and UV Spectrophotometry
• Assay development, validation and transfer experience desirable
• Experience of working within Quality Management Systems which include deviations, change controls and CAPA’s
• Cell culture and Microbiological experience would be preferable
• Plaque testing and ELISA experience highly desirable
• Proven track record of being able to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and
  cleanliness in a laboratory environment
• All round experience of working within a laboratory environment

Benefits

• Stock Options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership OR fitness allowance
• EV Salary Sacrifice
• Many others included