Production Engineer (m/w/d)

Ribbon Bio; Wien; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading synthetic biology company in Vienna seeks a proactive Production Engineer. This role involves executing production protocols for molecular biology reagents, maintaining automated systems, and ensuring quality through rigorous documentation. Ideal candidates hold a degree in biotechnology or related life sciences and demonstrate proficiency in molecular biology techniques. A dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits awaits those ready to make an impact.

Leistungen

Comprehensive health and social benefits

Professional development training opportunities

Public transport yearly ticket

Complimentary coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks

Qualifikationen

• Experience in executing production protocols and adhering to safety policies.
• Ability to support and maintain automated production equipment.
• Knowledge of quality control tests and regulatory standards.

Aufgaben

• Execute production protocols for molecular biology reagents.
• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Maintain documentation of production activities and batch records.

Kenntnisse

Proficiency in molecular biology techniques

Strong attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication

Ausbildung

Associate or bachelor’s degree in biotechnology or related life sciences

Completion of a technical training program in laboratory sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Ribbon Bio is seeking a proactive and dedicated candidate with strong growth potential to join our team as a Production Engineer. This position plays a critical role in supporting the manufacturing of molecular biology reagents and DNA products.

If you’re passionate about science, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact in a dynamic, growing company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Tasks

• Execute production protocols for molecular biology reagents and DNA products using automated systems and established work instructions and batch manufacturing records.
• Adhere to Ribbon Bio safety laboratory operational policies.
• Support and maintain automated production equipment, including robotic workstations and liquid handling systems.
• Perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Monitor production processes and equipment performance, identifying and resolving technical issues or abnormalities.
• Perform quality control tests and analyses to ensure product integrity, purity, and functionality.
• Participate in disposing of laboratory waste and record incidents according to approved Safety Procedures; troubleshoot and identify opportunities to improve safety.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production activities, including batch records, inventory logs, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Conduct validation and qualification of equipment and production processes in accordance with regulatory and internal standards.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and consumables; coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely replenishment.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and cross-functional teams—including R&D, automation, and quality assurance to support platform development and process improvements.
• Participate in technology transfer initiatives and contribute to scaling production capabilities.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or related life sciences.
• Alternatively, completion of a technical training program in laboratory sciences or biomanufacturing.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (pipetting, reagent preparation, DNA/RNA handling).
• Strong attention to detail in maintaining batch records, SOPs, and WI’s.
• Clear written and verbal communication for documenting processes and reporting issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and social benefits in accordance with Austrian law.
• Opportunity to crucially contribute to growth of the company within a young, agile, and motivated team.
• A dynamic international work environment with a team representing over 25 nationalities.
• Professional development training opportunities.
• Ticket for public transport (yearly ticket “Wiener Linien”).
• The opportunity to grow with the company and to live in the city of Vienna, which is repeatedly ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in the world.
• Complimentary coffee, tea, fruits, and snacks in the office.
• The position offers a gross annual salary starting from EUR 37,800 depending on qualification and experience.

Employment type: full-time (40 hours/week)

Location: 1110 Vienna, HQ Ribbon Bio

Availability: We expect to fill the position as soon as possible.

This position offers working time: from 7:00 am until 15:30 pm; from 11:30 am until 20:00 pm. Schedules are planned ahead to help you organize your time comfortably.

At Ribbon Bio, we believe in Trust, Innovation, and Excellence as the foundation of everything we do. We foster a culture of Trust, building open and honest relationships through transparent communication and reliability. Our commitment to Innovation means we encourage creativity, continuous improvement, and embracing new ideas in all aspects of what we do and who we are. Striving for Excellence, we take pride in the highest standards of quality, performance and integrity in everything we engage in. If you share these values and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our dynamic team!

Excited to join us? Send your CV with the letter of motivation, we’re looking forward to getting to know you!

Please note that if you are selected to proceed in the hiring process, you will be contacted by us within two weeks from the date of the submission of the application.

Ribbon Bio is an emerging leader in synthetic biology, developing innovative and performant methods to generate long, complex DNA molecules that have application in understanding and treating disease. Headquartered in Vienna, Austria, Ribbon specializes in error-proof, cost-effective DNA synthesis up to 20kb in length, enabling a new generation of biopharmaceutical processes and synthetic biology products.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. While focusing on the right set and mix of experience and skills, we value diversity and are highly committed to set up working environment with mutual respect to everyone regardless their race, nationality, religion, gender, age or other characteristics protected by applicable regulations and laws. To keep the gender balance in the company we highly encourage women to apply.

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