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Wacker Biotech, as part of WACKER, is a leading global biotechnology organization specializing in the production of biopharmaceuticals. The company has outstanding technologies for the rapid, efficient and thus cost-effective production of therapeutic proteins for clinical and commercial supply. Currently, it is the biggest dedicated microbial Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) in the world. Its four dedicated and fast-growing production sites are based in Germany (Halle and Jena), The Netherlands (Amsterdam), and the United States (San Diego, CA). At our Amsterdam-based center, Wacker Biotech B.V. Focuses on the GMP-compliant microbial-based production of recombinant proteins, vaccines, and live microbials as drug substance and drug product.
To strengthen our team in Amsterdam, we are looking for you as a(n) Scientist / Process Engineer DSP.
Job responsibilities:
- Development and transfer from customer of DSP/mRNA/LNP processes;
- Planning, execution, and reporting of DSP/mRNA/LNP small-scale/laboratory runs together with Head DSP and technician/scientist;
- Transfer of developed and customer processes to the (GMP) production department of AMS and other Wacker Biotech locations;
- Participate in Project teams including communication to customers of Wacker Biotech;
- Identify opportunities and propose improvements/investments that lead to higher quality or efficiency of the organization.
Qualifications required:
- Academic level of education in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or a related discipline;
- Several years of DSP experience, preferably in the context of process development;
- Accurate, structured, flexible, and quality and safety-conscious;
- Team player with a high degree of autonomy;
- Good Dutch and English written and oral communicative skills;
- You reside in the Netherlands and you have a valid work permit to work in the Netherlands.
What do we offer?
- Employment: A challenging and international position in a professional and informal working environment.
- Compensation: Attractive salary, holiday allowance, home-office travel allowance, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan.
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours (where possible), 30 days of vacation.
- Versatile development opportunities: Support for professional development, access to online learning platform GoodHabitz.
As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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