Manufacturing Scientist

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. Our focused pipeline includes the world’s first vaccine against the chikungunya virus, the only Lyme disease vaccine candidate in advanced clinical development, which is partnered with Pfizer, as well as vaccine candidates against the Zika virus and other global public health threats.Please find a link to our corporate video for a quick insight into ValnevaOur manufacturing team are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Scientist to support with our vaccine manufacturing.The purpose of this role is to execute defined and trained manufacturing support steps for the production of Vaccine Candidates according to set procedures and protocols and according to best cGMP work practices and Quality standards. Acting as the SME with expectation to understand the process and share your knowledge and improve the process.Requirements Execute production steps defined by SOPs, production records and protocols for manufacture of our vaccine candidate Conduct all activities in the most careful and safe manner and in full compliance with HSE requirements Raise all safety concerns via the EMS reporting system and flag at level 1 VAC Conduct yourself in a manner that ensures your safety and that of your colleagues at all times Apply best cGMP work practices and techniques Act as technical support for the manufacturing process including deviation change implementation, support/execute validation activities Conduct on-time reporting according to defined document management standards Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the supervising team Complete all documentation according to the principle of ALCOA plus Contribute to writing COSHH and other safety Assessments Be accountable that the individual workspace is clean, tidy and well organised Actively participate in improvement activities To undertake any other duties as requested by the line manager in accordance with company requirements Identify areas for continuous improvement and escalate those to the respective manufacturing supervisor or appropriate line manager Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive, and collaborative environment within the team setting Weekend work on a rota of one in four Sundays, and out of hours work as required Experience Relevant degree or HNC/HND in Biological Sciences or equivalent experience Cleanroom experience Experience of working within a cGMP environment Minimum 1 year experience in Manufacturing or similar industry Required Skills Self-motivated individual Good attention to detail and adherence to procedures Ability to execute activities following direction Experience of working in a busy team and demanding environment Benefits Shopping and other High Street discounts Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership OR fitness allowance Free Fruit Many others included
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