QC Laboratory Technician

We are a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), based in Donostia-San Sebastián, currently undergoing a major growth project. We are driven by an unwavering passion for science and a strong commitment to excellence and people.

Our purpose: to improve people’s lives through groundbreaking advances in biotechnology and gene therapy that help cure rare diseases and cancer.

With a philosophy not just of working together, but growing together, our company culture is built on honesty, excellence, leadership, engagement, ethics, and rigor.

We are a CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization), and the trust placed in us by over 50 biotech companies around the world is our greatest endorsement. We develop and manufacture viral vectors (lentiviral), and are among the European leaders operating under EMA and FDA guidelines. The lentiviral vectors produced by VIVEbiotech are used in the treatment of various diseases, including hematologic and solid cancers, as well as rare diseases.

We are looking for you to be part of our Team!

We are looking for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician to perform this key role in the company under a temporary contract.

Your mission will be to carry out the analytical activities of the QC General Laboratory, including physicochemical, biochemical, molecular, and cell‑based assays, as well as the execution of validation tests. You will be responsible for the recording and initial review of analytical assays, ensuring full compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and GMP requirements.

• Perform physicochemical, biochemical, molecular, and cell‑based analytical assays (e.g., ELISA, flow cytometry, qPCR, viability assays, potency assays, or others as applicable), following current SOPs and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Prepare reagents, solutions, materials, and systems required for the proper execution of assays.
• Execute analytical assays associated with validation activities, such as: validation or verification of analytical methods,cleaning validations or other defined studies,
  in accordance with approved protocols.
• Record all data and results generated during validations in a complete and traceable manner, in compliance with data integrity requirements.
• Report incidents, deviations, or atypical results to the Laboratory Manager and the Validation Manager.
• Perform full, accurate, and traceable recording of all analytical and validation results in the corresponding records.
• Review analytical and validation assays, verifying proper execution, correct completion of records, and the coherence and traceability of data.
• Manage samples received from Production, Projects, and the laboratory itself, ensuring correct identification, storage, preservation, and traceability.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, and other QC teams to ensure proper sampling, transfer, and handling of samples.
• Support the drafting, review, and updating of documentation associated with the position, including SOPs, records, reports, and technical sheets.
• Communicate improvement proposals or procedural update needs to the Laboratory Manager and QC Laboratory Management Support.
• Perform basic maintenance of the general laboratory (order, cleanliness, verification of daily‑use equipment).
• Report incidents related to equipment, facilities, or materials.
• Comply with and promote laboratory safety, hygiene, and environmental standards.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical and regulatory knowledge required for the proper performance of the role.

We are looking for someone with:

• Vocational Training, Higher Degree, or University Degree in Biology, Biotechnology, or other fields related to clinical, scientific, and/or biomedical areas, with solid training in Molecular Biology.
• Immediate availability to join the position.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Strong teamwork skills and a results‑oriented mindset.

• You will take part in innovative projects with continuous technological updates.
• You will receive a competitive salary aligned with your profile for this position.
• You will be part of an expert, young, dynamic, innovative, and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose: supporting our clients in advancing the cure of diseases.
• You will enjoy a professional work environment that truly stands out for its humanity and closeness, where diversity and inclusion are genuinely valued. Different perspectives and your curiosity bring unique strengths that enrich our approach and drive our growth.
• We are proud to offer equal opportunities. Everyone receives equal consideration for our job openings, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability, or any other characteristic.