BTA / Biologielaborant /BSc als Technical Officer (m/w/d) - Viral Clearance

BTA / Biologielaborant / BSc als Technical Officer (m/w/d) - Viral Clearance

Join Charles River Laboratories as a Technical Officer (m/w/d) - Viral Clearance in the department of Virus Clearance at our Cologne location. This position involves:

1. Conducting and documenting virus safety studies (Viral clearance studies) according to GLP standards.
2. Organizing and executing methods such as virus filtration, inactivation, and chromatography for biologics manufacturing process validation.
3. Handling chemicals and laboratory equipment.
4. Performing cell culture-based assays and analyzing results via light microscopy.
5. Working with BSL-2 and BSL-3 level viruses.
6. Maintaining GLP systems, including equipment qualification and SOP creation.
7. Supporting international clients during their lab visits, including device operation and safety queries.

Qualifications include a completed apprenticeship as a Biological Technician or Biological Laboratory Assistant, or a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or related sciences. Experience with cell cultures, protein purification, chromatography, and good organizational skills are preferred. Fluency in German and English, and proficiency in MS Office are required.

We offer a permanent position with comprehensive onboarding, flexible working hours, competitive pay, and benefits. Interested? Please apply with your CV, earliest start date, and salary expectations via our careers portal using Job ID 227547.