Biopharma Cell Culture Technician — GMP Cleanroom Pro

Make it in the North; Groningen; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Groningen produces biopharmaceuticals for clinical trials and commercial use in a GMP environment. The role works in the USP department, within a cleanroom, handling thawing to 1000L/2000L bioreactors and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure compliant production.

The position emphasizes precision, safety, and cGMP/EH&S compliance, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across DSP, MBP, MSAT, and QA teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Life Sciences or related field is required.
• Knowledge of basic lab processes (cell culture, bioreactors, microbiology) is preferred.
• Completed vocational degree (MBO or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture biopharmaceutical products in a cleanroom following procedures and operate LAF hoods and bioreactors.
• Document activities in production protocols and resolve comments after review.
• Maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
• Update and create Standard Operating Procedures and logbooks.
• Take samples during production for Quality Control analysis.
• Train new hires when completely trained (not mandatory).

Skills

Teamwork

Organised

Quality focus

Results oriented

Clear communication

Flexibility

Education

Biotech/Life Sciences Diploma

Vocational degree (MBO)

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Groningen produces biopharmaceuticals for clinical trials and commercial use in a GMP environment. The role works in the USP department, within a cleanroom, handling thawing to 1000L/2000L bioreactors and collaborating with multiple teams to ensure compliant production.

The position emphasizes precision, safety, and cGMP/EH&S compliance, with opportunities to work cross-functionally across DSP, MBP, MSAT, and QA teams.