Job Description

Our Manufacturing & Supply Division is dedicated to being the most trusted supplier of biopharmaceuticals worldwide. Our facilities, along with our external contractors, suppliers, and partners, create a reliable global manufacturing network that’s devoted to delivering a high-quality, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time.

Our site in 1210 Vienna is a strategic location for solid drug manufacturing including tablets, coated tablets, granules and implants for the health provision and treatment of livestock and domestic animals. Most of our products are exported. To ensure sustainable company growth we continually strive to offer attractive career opportunities for more than 450 employees at our Vienna site. In support of our existing team, we are currently looking for a:

Senior Technician Quality Control (m/f/d)

QC Solids Laboratory Technician performs operational activities within own departmental responsibility. Performs daily activities related to the testing operation to ensure that all testing and release of in-process, finished drug products and stability samples are completed.

Executes yearly goals within own functional department. Supports opportunities for improvement throughout the year to ensure completion of each goal.

Adheres to company global regulations and behavior codes.

Adheres to safety regulations, reporting of dangerous situations, near misses and sources of danger in the laboratory.

Main Responsibilities:

Operation

Performs a variety of technical procedures such as preparing routine solutions and reagents and performing routine reactions.

Makes and records observations, performs simple calculations, and collects and prepares data for evaluation.

Conducts laboratory support functions such as stocking and distributing supplies and equipment, arranging and dismantling apparatus and collecting, washing and storing glassware.

Performs technical and record keeping duties in conformance with company and regulatory policies and standards to meet quality and accuracy requirements.

Compliance

Supports improvement of operation systems as well as interface processes to improve compliance and/or productivity.

Follows cGMP, Quality Management Systems, company's policies, and procedures.

People & Development

Performs goals and objectives in alignment with operational activities and company strategy.

Use and continually develop personal professional skills.

EHS

Complies to and promotes all workers EHS regulations, reports dangerous situations, near misses and sources of danger in the laboratory

Requirements:

Degree in Scientific education or equivalent work experience

At least 2 years of experience in Quality Control

At least 2 years of GMP knowledge

Problem Solving

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication skills (German & English)

We offer an attractive salary, outstanding social benefits, and an exciting work environment with varied tasks in an international environment. The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 47.532,24, - and varies according to the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. We are looking forward to receiving your application.

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Current Employees apply HERE

Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

No Travel Required

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

N/A

Required Skills:

Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Method Transfer, Animal Husbandry, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, Compliance Strategies, ELISA Techniques, Environmental Monitoring, Glassware, Glassware Washers, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Maintenance, Management Process, Microbial Assays, Microbiological Analysis, Process Improvements, Production Operations, Quality Control Management, Quality Management, Reagent Preparation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Consulting, Regulatory Policies, Sample Testing {+ 4 more}

 Preferred Skills:

Job Posting End Date:

06/24/2025

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.

Requisition ID:R353197