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Biogen discovers, develops and delivers innovative therapies for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases, hemophilia and autoimmune disorders. Patients worldwide benefit from its leading multiple sclerosis therapies.
Biogen is looking for a new employee for their QC department, Bioassay and Virology which is part of the Global QC organization. This team is focusing on viral safety testing on In-Process samples as well as testing of release and stability samples in a variety of complex bioassays. We are currently looking for a scientist with experience in Bioassay and preferable Virology from Biotech/ pharmaceutical production and with a strong cGMP mindset. It is important to have a thorough understanding of what is urgent, and good in prioritizing accordingly with focus on delivering results in a timely manner.
The job:
As a scientist you will be part of a dynamic team of 10 ambitious colleagues (2 scientist and 8 technicians).You will refer to The Manager, QC Bioassay and Virology at Biogen. You will be working in a strong scientific environment, where you will be responsible for the in-process viral safety testing as well as ensuring timely release and stability testing related to bioassays of Drug Substances and Drug Products. You will both have the overview, but also spend time in the laboratory as well as handling procedure changes, deviations and troubleshooting on assay related investigations when needed. You can expect a dynamic and varied working day with an informal atmosphere.
Areas of Responsibilities:
•Scientific responsible for viral safety testing
•Scientific responsible for bioassays, including ELISA- and cell-based assay as well as coagulation assays
•Cell culture maintenance
•Writing of deviations, investigation and CAPAs
•Involvement in projects striving to improve QC globally
•Ensure compliance to cGMP
•You will be involved in validation and qualification of methods, reagents and analytical instruments
As the QC department is part of the Global QC organization you will have daily contact to colleagues both locally and in US. All communication is in English. Thus it is crucial that you feel confident communicating in English.
The work place:
Biogen´s European production site in Hillerød offers a dynamic working environment where more than 620 employees representing more than 18 different nationalities strive for the best results. In Biogen you will get the opportunity to influence your own future through creativity and innovation.
The Hillerød site has a pivotal role in the supply of medicine to patients around the globe. The site hosts a large scale facility for manufacturing biologics, an assembly, label and packaging facility, an engineering & facilities organization as well as quality control and quality assurance.
Your Professional Qualifications:
•More than 3 years of relevant experience from the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
•Solid working experience within virology
•Solid working experience with bioassay methods like ELISA- and cell-based assay.
•Minimum 3 years of working in a GMP environment
•Strong English skills verbally and in understanding
Your Personal Qualifications:
•You are ambitious, energetic and like to deliver on time.
•You are analytical and work in a structured manner.
•You possess good communication skills
•You enjoy working in an intense environment with many simultaneous tasks – robust and able to work in a changing environment.
•Humor and team work are important elements in your working day
•You are a positive and flexible team player, who still has the ability to work independently
•You enjoy doing practical work in the laboratory as well as writing procedures and deviations
Your formal Education:
•You hold a Master of Science in Biochemistry, pharmacy or equivalent preferably combined with a Ph.D. or other relevant area.
Further information:
Are you interested in applying for this position? For further information you are welcome to contact Beirholm Search, Hanne Beirholm tel. 3940 3927 who are responsible for finding the right candidate to this position.
This is a prioritized hire so please forward your application and resume as soon as possible, by using the “Apply now” link below.
