(Senior) Lab Coordinator - QC (m/f/d)

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease, Shigella and Zika.

We are currently looking for a motivated (Senior) Lab Coordinator (m/f/d) to join our Quality Control Department in Vienna. You will play a crucial role in ensuring GMP compliance status in regard to laboratories, method-specific equipment and Key Reagents. In detail you will be working on tasks such as:

• Ensure all GMP laboratories maintain full compliance with GMP standards by working closely with relevant departments
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of method-specific equipment, coordinate with external partners and GMP departments, and actively participate in equipment qualification
• Manage a comprehensive inventory of key reagents, ensuring timely restocking, shelf-life extensions, and qualification as needed
• Take ownership of job-specific SOPs, including those related to method-specific equipment and key reagents
• Act as the Lab Record Responsible Person, ensuring accurate and up-to-date record-keeping
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the case of deviations, providing guidance and troubleshooting support as needed
• Supporting the team during internal, regulatory, and client audits, offering expertise and insights
• Take on ad-hoc tasks, projects, and additional responsibilities in our day-to-day work

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Medical Technology, Chemical Technology or relevant field
• Knowledge of analytical and immunological methods applicable to vaccines
• Foundational understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and ICH guidelines, with a focus on biotechnology and analytical transfers
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and technical writing, in English
• Strong organizational skills to effectively coordinate activities in a dynamic environment
• Cooperative team player with a proactive, engaged, and cross-functional working approach
• Capable of managing competing projects with limited resources
• Highly accurate, precise, reliable, and dedicated in work approach

Benefits

Working with Valneva means being a part of a global bio-tech company which has a strong vision to make an impact in the world. You can expect the following benefits:

• Open, appreciative company culture with innovative spirit and attractive assignments
• International surrounding with flat hierarchies
• Good team spirit in a strong and highly motivated team with regular company events
• Benefits package, including:

• Work Life Balance: flexitime, five additional compensation days annually & child care center (“Kindergarten”)
• Financial perks: Performance-related bonus & Lunch vouchers
• Lifelong learning: Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning & German/English courses for free
• Health & Wellbeing: Free access to sports and fitness activities via myClubs
  

Due to legal reasons we are obliged to disclose the minimum salary for this position, which is € 52.000,- gross per year based on full-time employment. However our salaries are market oriented and in line with your qualifications and experience.