Laboratory Technician (Parental Cover) – Material Receipt, QC

Bavarian Nordic A/S; Rom By; On-site; DKK 435,000 - 505,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

On-site canteen

Massage scheme

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic A/S is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join the Material Receipt team in Quality Control on a temporary parental leave cover until 30 September 2027. You will handle reception, sampling, and lifecycle management of samples and materials, ensuring GMP and internal SOP compliance while collaborating across QC and with external CMOs.

The role offers a supportive team, flexible hours, health and pension benefits, and opportunities to contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated environments is essential.
• Structured, detail-oriented work style with accuracy.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and proactively.
• Strong collaboration and clear communication in a team.
• Proficient in Danish and English for cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update routine and non-routine jobs in the LIMS system
• Receive samples from Production and external CMOs and sample raw materials
• Aliquot product samples and raw materials, maintain reference samples
• Manage internal and external sample requests and supplier complaints
• Ensure GMP and internal procedure compliance, support continuous improvement

Skills

GMP experience

Detail-oriented

Proactive multitasking

Collaboration & communication

Danish & English

Education

Laboratory Technician or equivalent

Job description

Are you a detail-oriented laboratory technician with a passion for quality and compliance? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Material Receipt team within Quality Control (QC) on a temporary parental leave cover until 30th September 2027.

About the Team

The Material Receipt team is part of QC and is responsible for the reception, registration, sampling, distribution, and lifecycle management of samples and materials that support manufacturing and quality control activities across Bavarian Nordic. You will become part of a dedicated team consisting of 2 Scientists and 7 Laboratory Technicians, reporting directly to the Manager, Material Receipt. The team plays a key role in ensuring that samples and materials are handled efficiently and compliantly, enabling smooth operations throughout the organization. As part of the wider QC organization, collaboration is highly valued. We support each other across teams when needed, and you can therefore expect to contribute to activities such as deviation handling, ad hoc assignments, and training of colleagues outside the team.

Key responsibilities

• Create, maintain and update routine and non-routine jobs in the LIMS system
• Receive samples from Production and external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) as well as receive and sample raw materials
• Aliquot product samples and raw materials, maintain reference samples
• Manage internal and external sample requests and supplier complaints related to materials and samples
• Ensure GMP and internal procedure compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Material Receipt area

Qualifications

• Are educated as a Laboratory Technician or have equivalent relevant education
• Have experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably within Quality Control or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Work in a structured and detail-oriented manner
• Are proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• Possess strong collaboration and communication skills
• Are comfortable working in both Danish and English

What join Bavarian Nordic?

At Bavarian Nordic, you will join an international and purpose-driven company dedicated to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines. You will work in a collaborative environment with highly skilled colleagues and gain valuable experience within Quality Control operations. We offer a position in an engaged and competent team, where you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• The opportunity to contribute ideas and be heard
• A workplace that values collaboration, professionalism, and strong collegial relationships
• Flexible working hours, health insurance, pension scheme, and bonus opportunities
• A high-quality canteen with a wide selection and take-away options
• Access to a massage scheme, fitness discounts, and an active employee association
• Convenient transport options, including bus route 70E from Humlebæk Station, and EV charging stations on-site

Salary

Annual base salary range: DKK 435,000 to 505,000 gross.

Candidates must possess a legal basis to work and reside in Denmark. Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages. We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

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.

Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – are what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic!

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information visit www.bavarian-nordic.com