mRNA Production Technician

GenScript; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Free lunch on onsite days

Well-being support

Commuting allowance

8% holiday pay

Pension scheme with 2% personal contr.

Team-building activities

Free parking

Job summary

GenScript seeks a hands-on mRNA production specialist for our Delft facility. You will manufacture and purify mRNA, perform quality controls, and document processes to support Europe-wide research customers.

The role requires a relevant degree in Biotechnology or Life Sciences, experience with PCR and HPLC, and the ability to work in a small cross-disciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. Onsite work with a comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with mRNA or oligonucleotide chemistry.
• Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions.

Responsibilities

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare templates for in-vitro transcription.
• Perform enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Run quality checks on in-process and final products with appropriate analytics.
• Keep production documentation and inventory records up to date.

Skills

mRNA experience

PCR

HPLC

Enzymatic reactions

Documentation

Education

MBO Level 4

BSc in Biotechnology

Tools

Column chromatography

Mass spectrometry

Gel electrophoresis

Job description

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing researchers and companies with the building blocks needed to develop groundbreaking treatments and products. Guided by its mission to Make People and Nature Healthier Through Biotechnology, and its role as a well-recognized biotechnology company, GenScript has a team of approximately 6,165 employees and has served more than 200,000 customers across over 100 countries and regions.

GenScript’s European division, headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, with a branch office in Oxford, UK, was established in 2019 to serve as a regional hub for commercial operations, technical support, and logistics across Europe and the UK. In 2025, we reached a new milestone with the launch of our new production facility in Delft, Netherlands - strengthening our long-term commitment to operational excellence and enhanced service delivery for our EU customers. This expansion reflects GenScript’s dedication to innovation and our growing presence in the European biotech landscape. In this role, you will join the team responsible for producing mRNA at our Delft facility. Working in a collaborative and hands‑on laboratory environment, you will contribute to the manufacturing, purification, quality control, and documentation of mRNA products, helping ensure reliable delivery to researchers and biotech innovators across Europe.

Location: Biotech Campus Delft, South Holland, Netherlands

Scheme: 100% onsite

Time: Full-time (40 hours / week) Mon-Fri 9:00-17:30.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in-vitro transcription.
• Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Run quality checks on in-process and final products. This includes gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, production raw materials and consumables etc.
• Follow production S.O.P.s to ensure compliance to validated processes.
• Keep good documentation for production processes and materials used in process.
• Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system.
• Order materials internally and externally for production use.
• Assists with the multistep synthesis and process development of key reagents.
• Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures.
• Any other tasks needed as deemed by production manager.

What We Expect From You

• Completed MBO Level 4, Associate Degree (Ad), HBO Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international qualification in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working with mRNA or oligonucleotide chemistry.
• Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions.
• Experience with techniques commonly used in the isolation and characterization of organic intermediates (column chromatography, HPLC, MS, etc.).
• Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals.
• Experience successfully working in a fast-pace, high-demand environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner is highly desirable.
• Please note that GenScript does not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands for at least three years and reside in or within a reasonable commuting distance from Delft.

What We Offer

• A performance‑based target bonus, linked to individual achievements.
• 25 days of annual leave, plus all Dutch bank holidays.
• Complimentary warm lunch on onsite working days to keep you fueled.
• Access to professional well‑being support and consultant.
• Commuting allowance, 8% holiday pay, and a pension scheme with a 2% personal contribution.
• Quarterly team‑building activities and international working environment.
• Free parking available on the premises.

Interview Process

• Online introductory call with our recruiter.
• Online interview with a hiring manager.
• Final online panel interview with the hiring managers and main stakeholders.

The selection process may include a reference check.