Lab Operations & Materials Specialist (f/m/d)

Bavarian Nordic; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Bavarian Nordic Berna GmbH, our Swiss production site near Bern, is seeking a Lab Operations & Materials Specialist (f/m/d). You will join a collaborative team working with production, QA and supply chain to maintain lab operations, manage inventory, and ensure documentation accuracy.

The role requires initial lab experience, strong attention to detail, and fluency in German; English is a plus. We offer an international environment and opportunities to contribute to vaccine development.

Qualifikationen

• Initial laboratory experience or comparable role; pharma industry is an advantage.
• Careful, structured and reliable working style with strong attention to detail.
• Strong awareness of quality and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of accountability.
• Team-oriented, proactive and hands-on mindset.
• Confident with IT systems; LIMS experience is a plus.
• Fluent German; English language skills are an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Maintain laboratory organization, hygiene and sterilization processes, including glassware cleaning and autoclaving
• Manage laboratory waste streams and coordinate laboratory garment services (collection, exchange and distribution of clean lab coats)
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, archiving and structured filing systems
• Oversee inventory management, Kanban processes, demand-based ordering and material registration in LIMS
• Manage storage, labeling and system-based removal of released, consumed or expired materials
• Support laboratory operations through water sampling, LIMS registration and preparation of culture media for microbiological analyses
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, qualification and calibration activities to ensure laboratory readiness

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Quality & hygiene awareness

Organizational skills

Team-oriented mindset

LIMS IT systems

German language fluency

English language (advantage)

Tools

LIMS

Jobbeschreibung

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives

At our site near Bern, we are expanding our production capacity for the manufacture of new vaccines and reaching another milestone in the expansion of a new facility and the introduction of innovative ways of working. This is what living the core value "Persistent Pioneer" of our BN DNA is all about: We bring a pioneering spirit to everything we do. Whether you already have broad experience, come from science or a related industry, you have the unique opportunity to shape and influence this next step of growth with your way of working.

At Bavarian Nordic Berna GmbH, our Swiss production site, 215 employees in production, quality control, quality assurance, process development, engineering and supply chain work closely together every day to produce vaccines that help save lives worldwide.

Lab Operations & Materials Specialist (f/m/d)

You will be part of a talented and collaborative team that works closely with production, quality assurance and supply chain. Our team consists of experienced professionals and new members. This creates a diverse and balanced environment where everyone can learn from each other. We are proud of our team spirit and mutual support.

What you can expect:

• Maintain laboratory organization, hygiene and sterilization processes, including glassware cleaning and autoclaving
• Manage laboratory waste streams and coordinate laboratory garment services (collection, exchange and distribution of clean lab coats)
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation, archiving and structured filing systems
• Oversee inventory management, Kanban processes, demand-based ordering and material registration in LIMS
• Manage storage, labeling and system-based removal of released, consumed or expired materials
• Support laboratory operations through water sampling, LIMS registration and preparation of culture media for microbiological analyses
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, qualification and calibration activities to ensure laboratory readiness

About You

• Initial experience in a laboratory environment or a comparable role; experience in the pharmaceutical industry is an advantage
• Careful, structured and reliable working style with strong attention to detail
• Strong awareness of quality and hygiene standards
• Excellent organizational skills and a high level of accountability
• Team-oriented, proactive and hands-on mindset with a willingness to support diverse laboratory activities
• Confident use of IT systems; experience with LIMS is considered a plus
• Fluent german skills, both written and spoken; english language skills are an advantage

We provide an opportunity to be a part of an international company that boasts exceptional technology and a determined team. Join our team if you share our enthusiasm and have a desire to create an impact. You can expect a vibrant and adaptable work environment that supports the growth of your personal and professional skills.

Are you ready to join us in our mission?

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