Senior Scientist (f/m/d) - Immunomonitoring
Would you like to be part of a newly formed and highly motivated and skilled Immunomonitoring team dedicated to developing and implementing (bio)analytical assays and to utilize these assays for clinical sample analysis to monitor immune responses induced by Bavarian Nordic’s innovative new vaccine candidates? Then we are looking for you!
Join our transformative journey
At Bavarian Nordic, we aspire to save and improve lives by developing innovative vaccines that are designed to unlock the power of the immune system. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines and our commercial product portfolio contains vaccines against rabies, tick-borne encephalitis, cholera and typhoid, with a chikungunya vaccine on its way to launch. In our pipeline, an equine encephalitis vaccine is about to be tested in a Phase 2 clinical trial, and we have other life-saving vaccines in earlier phases of development.
We are one of the largest pure play vaccine companies by excelling in R&D innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization, and we are looking for more talent to help drive the business. Come on board our journey and let’s change more lives, together.
You are an expert in immunological assays and experienced with GCLP compliance? You have worked with and setup automated liquid handling systems? You work independently, but you are also a team player with excellent communication and cooperation skills? You take responsibility and thrive in a global organization?
As Senior Scientist (f/m/d) in the Immunomonitoring group, you will substantially support the success of new vaccine candidate development programmes.
Your Role
Daily management of vaccine immunogenicity testing using clinical trial samples, including assay monitoring, troubleshooting and CRO oversight of offsite sample storage and shipments
Method development, optimization and validation as required, in compliance with international guidelines
Responsible for automating plate-based assays utilizing liquid handlers (e.g. Biomek i7)
Maintain and improve GCLP quality standards, including preparation and review of technical and quality documents (SOPs, protocols, reports, change requests, deviation reports) and planning, executing and reporting equipment and software qualifications
Data analysis and interpretation of results. Present and discuss results of experiments with the department and project teams.
Collaboration with QA, regulatory and clinical department and internal cross-functional teams
Train, mentor and supervise technicians and research associates
About you
Post-graduate (PhD) academic education in the bio/life sciences
At least 5 years' experience in vaccine development/immunology/infectious diseases, preferably in industry
Experience in development, optimization, qualification and/or validation of immunological assays compliant to international guidelines
Experience in clinical sample testing using immunological assays (ELISA, ELISpot, cell-based assays, flow cytometry, multiplex technologies) and designing assays with automated systems
Experienced in working with external partners, i.e. CROs
GCLP knowledge
Highly self-motivated, organized and able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team with excellent organizational skills and critical-thinking skills
Excellent written and spoken english skills
Why join us?
At Bavarian Nordic, we aspire to save and improve lives by developing innovative vaccines and supply patients world-wide with tried- and true, life-saving vaccines and you would become part of it
An exciting position in Immunomonitoring within a highly motivated and talented international team
The chance for professional development through our dynamic company structure
Caught your interest?
If you are interested in the position, you can apply by clicking the APPLY button.
We look forward to receiving your CV in English.
Applications submitted via email will not be considered.
We kindly request that headhunters or recuitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
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
#LI-PP1
Skills Required
- PhD in bio/life sciences
- At least 5 years experience in vaccine development/immunology
- GCLP knowledge
- Experience with ELISA, ELISpot, and flow cytometry
- Experience in clinical sample testing
What We Do
Bavarian Nordic is a global biotechnology company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative vaccines, with a mission to improve health and save lives.
