Animal Technician / Tierpfleger (f/m/d)

Bavarian Nordic; Martinsried, München; On-site; USD 40,997 - 58,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to impact global health

Dynamic work environment

International team collaboration

Job summary

Bavarian Nordic Group is seeking an Animal Technician in Martinsried. This role requires expertise in animal husbandry and conducting in vivo studies for vaccine quality control. You will work in a BSL-3 facility with a team dedicated to ensuring patient safety.

Qualified candidates will have vocational training as an animal technician and extensive experience in rodent husbandry. Fluency in English is essential; German skills are advantageous. Join us to contribute to life-saving vaccine production.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in animal husbandry activities for mice.
• Diligent work style; ability to follow SOPs.
• Experience executing animal studies in relevant industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform and plan animal husbandry activities.
• Execute in vivo quality control studies.
• Support maintenance of the BSL3 animal facility.

Skills

Animal husbandry

In vivo studies

GMP quality standards

English proficiency

German language skills

Education

Vocational training as a laboratory animal technician

Job description

## Animal Technician / Tierpfleger (f/m/d)Applylocations: Martinsriedtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 18 Days Agojob requisition id: JR101366**Animal Technician / Tierpfleger (f/m/d)****- Fixed term employment contract with a duration of two years –**Would you like to be part of an important division of our quality organization, making sure vaccines can be brought from the factory to the patient? Are you experienced in husbandry of laboratory animals and familiar with *in vivo* studies in rodents? Does “ensuring patient safety” feel like a meaningful use of your skills? Then you may be our new Animal Technician.Join our QC *in vivo* team and become an integral part of the growing Quality Control department in Martinsried/Munich!The local QC department consists of about 70 colleagues who, together with sister departments situated in Denmark and Switzerland, form an important part of our quality organization. Together with a team of approx. 20 colleagues in the QC *in vivo* division, you will operate a BSL-3\*\* animal facility and release quality tested TBE and Rabies vaccine products.**Your responsibilities include:*** Perform and plan animal husbandry activities, e.g., monitoring the animal stock, cage change, feed and water supply, cleaning and hygiene activities* Execute *in vivo* quality control studies in mice for the release of vaccine products under GMP in a BSL3\*\* safety standard animal facility* Oversee and support the maintenance of the facility and technical equipment* Support maintaining the GMP quality standard, inspections and audits**About you - Your qualifications*** Vocational training as a laboratory animal technician (Ausbildung als Tierpfleger\*in, Fachrichtung Forschung und Klinik) or similar education, e.g., veterinary assistant (Tiermedizinische\*r Fachangestellte\*r)* Extensive animal husbandry experience in mice or rodents, including the planning and execution of daily routine husbandry activities and preparation of supplies* Experience with executing animal studies, preferably in biotech/pharma or related industry/organization* Diligent and reliable working style, ability to follow SOPs, preferably experience with GLP/GMP quality standards* Good written and spoken command of the English language; German language skills are of advantage* Flexible and proactive working style as well as enjoying being part of a diverse and international team in a team-oriented company culture**We offer**A chance to work in a position where you will have a direct impact on the health of patients around the world by supporting the release of life-saving vaccines.A chance to improve your skillset and gain experience as an active participant in animal studies and husbandry under BSL3\*\* and GMP.A chance to work in an international company with unique technology and a dedicated work force.We offer a dynamic work environment and an opportunity to develop both your personal and academic competencies. You will be a part of a diverse and international team with a strong work ethic and focus on a respectful and enjoyable work environment with a strong team spirit.**For us, it is all about improving and saving lives**Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world.At Bavarian Nordic, we believe in the power of the team, and you will be part of a global team of more than +1600 dedicated employees with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are bound together by our commitment to protect lives every day. We believe in creating an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, because we need each other to take things further.We operate in a world in constant flux and always explore new opportunities. So, if you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit for you.**Caught your interest?**If you are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your complete application in English or German via our online application system. *Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.**Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.**For more information, visit**www.bavarian-nordic.com*