Manufacturing Technician (Scientist)

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to support the production of innovative vaccines. This role involves executing manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to making a positive impact on global public health through groundbreaking vaccine development. If you are passionate about science and eager to contribute to meaningful work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Execute defined manufacturing support steps for vaccine production.
• Act as SME and improve manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manufacturing steps following SOPs and protocols.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Engage in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

cGMP work practices

Safety compliance

Technical support

Documentation management

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Technician (Scientist), Livingston

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 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 others, we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

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 and trained manufacturing support steps for the production of Vaccine Candidates according to set procedures, protocols, 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 the manufacture of our vaccine candidate.
• Conduct all activities carefully and safely, fully complying with HSE requirements.
• Raise safety concerns via the EMS reporting system and flag at level 1 VAC.
• Ensure personal and colleagues' safety at all times.
• Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques.
• Act as technical support for manufacturing processes, including deviation change implementation and validation activities.
• Report activities on time according to document management standards.
• Immediately escalate deviations related to materials, facilities, processes, or procedures.
• Complete all documentation following ALCOA+ principles.
• Contribute to writing COSHH and other safety assessments.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organized workspace.
• Participate in shift work and out-of-hours work as required.
• Engage actively in continuous improvement activities.
• Undertake additional duties as requested by the line manager.
• Identify areas for improvement and escalate them appropriately.
• Contribute to a supportive and collaborative team environment.