Quality Control Scientist

Temporary Position for 12 Months

In Bern, we are excited to announce a significant milestone as we launch a new production site, exploring innovative ways of working. This endeavor exemplifies our spirit as Persistent Pioneers, integral to our BN DNA. Whether you're an experienced professional, transitioning from academia, or coming from a related industry, you’ll have the unique opportunity to influence our growth and operations.

We are seeking to strengthen our Quality Control Department in Bern. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting our quality and laboratory operations, managing samples and data, maintaining reports and protocols, and contributing to the smooth conduct of compliance and investigation activities.

Your Tasks

• Update reports and protocols to ensure documentation remains accurate, current, and compliant with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Maintain and update JMP files for precise data tracking, analysis, and documentation.
• Initiate and document deviations, quality events (QE), and investigations in alignment with established quality management processes.
• Update and manage pull lists; perform sample pulling activities to support laboratory and operational needs.
• Manage LIMS entries, including recording results, overseeing sample lifecycle activities, and generating necessary data extracts.
• Conduct scheduled cleaning and maintenance of the cold room following internal procedures and compliance standards.

About You

• Bachelor’s (BSc) or Master’s (MSc) degree in Life Sciences, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with JMP is a plus.
• Familiarity with laboratory and quality management systems such as Veeva and LIMS (e.g., LabVantage) is advantageous.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage documentation accurately in a regulated environment.
• Excellent English language skills (written and spoken) are required; proficiency in German is considered an advantage.

We offer a unique opportunity to be part of an international company renowned for its exceptional technology and dedicated team. Join us if you share our enthusiasm and desire to make a meaningful impact. Expect a vibrant, adaptable work environment that nurtures both your personal and professional growth.

Are you ready to embark on this journey with us? If this sounds like the next step in your career, apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Applications submitted via email will not be taken into account. We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

About Us

Founded in 1994, we have over 30 years of experience in developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines, with a commercial product portfolio featuring market-leading vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera, typhoid, and Ebola. Headquartered in Denmark, we have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America. Our core values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA – guide our actions daily. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value teamwork, and believe in the importance of protecting lives. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to join us at Bavarian Nordic!

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

www.bavarian-nordic.com