Manufacturing Technician (Scientist)

Valneva; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vaccine company in Livingston is seeking a Manufacturing Technician (Scientist) to support vaccine production processes. This role involves executing production steps per SOPs, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and contributing to process improvements. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and a strong safety awareness, with a commitment to teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or scientific environment.
• Ability to adhere to SOPs and cGMP standards.
• Safety-conscious with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Execute production steps for vaccine manufacture according to SOPs.
• Conduct activities safely, complying with HSE requirements.
• Participate in process improvements and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

cGMP

HSE compliance

Technical support

Process Improvement

Documentation standards

Safety awareness

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

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 manufacturing team is recruiting for a Manufacturing Scientist to join our Vaccine manufacturing processes.

The purpose of this role is to execute defined manufacturing support steps for the production of Vaccine Candidates according to set procedures and protocols, adhering to cGMP work practices and Quality standards. The role involves acting as the SME, understanding the process, sharing knowledge, and improving the process.

Requirements

• Execute production steps defined by SOPs, production records, and protocols for vaccine manufacture.
• Conduct activities in a careful, safe manner, complying with HSE requirements.
• Raise safety concerns via EMS reporting system and flag at level 1 VAC.
• Ensure personal and colleagues' safety at all times.
• Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques.
• Provide technical support for manufacturing, including deviation management and validation activities.
• Report activities promptly according to documentation standards.
• Immediately escalate deviations related to materials, facilities, processes, or procedures.
• Complete documentation following ALCOA+ principles.
• Contribute to safety assessments like COSHH.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and organized workspace.
• Work shifts and out-of-hours as required.
• Participate actively in process improvements.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the line manager.
• Identify and escalate areas for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team environment.