USP Development 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 USP Development Scientist reporting directly to the USP Development Manager.

Your mission will be to participate in the design and execution of the USP development projects required for the fulfillment of the company’s development plan and sale plan. In addition, you will help to meet the established objectives and propose, in collaboration with the head of USP Development, appropriate scientific strategies to respond to the strategic objectives of the company and our customers.

On the other hand, you will be in charge of generating and disseminating in the company the most advanced technical knowledge on technologies applicable to the production of bioproducts, collaborating with the different departments.

• Implement new ideas in collaboration with scientists and USP Development Manager, proposing ideas and reporting incidents, in order to continuously optimize the production process.
• Manufacture the assigned phases of the customer development and internal development batches in accordance with the established requirements.
• Fine-tuning of the new equipment acquired for the development of new processes or new production scales, ensuring its correct documentation and transferability to the operational departments
• Actively collaborate for the optimal use of resources and materials (continuous improvement, cost/effectiveness) to offer technological solutions to the problems defined in the development plan, sales plan and financial objectives of VIVEbiotech.
• Work as a team to execute the work necessary to carry out the projects correctly and within the required timeframe.
• Keep the results obtained documented to guarantee their traceability and the correct transfer and implementation of the solutions developed.
• Proactively give ideas for continuous improvement cost/effectiveness related to their knowledge, experience and execution of their role in order to collaborate in achieving the objectives of your entire team or section.
• Report to your direct manager any outstanding incident that affects the smooth running of your activity or the activity of your team or section.

• You have at least 2 years of previous experience in the role and in the functions described.
• You have university studies related to Virology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biological Engineering or Chemistry.
• You have knowledge of bioprocess techniques and USP systems.
• Related Master’s studies are an asset
• You have a high level of English (at least B2)
• You demonstrate the ability to propose possible process improvements.
• You have a high capacity for teamwork and orientation to results.
• You are an organized person, with a focus on Planning and Management by objectives
• Residence in Gipuzkoa (or intention to move to the area) will be positively valued

• You will have continuous career development that will help you develop your talent throughout your professional career.
• You will participate in innovative projects that are constantly updated technologically.
• You will have a competitive salary in line with your profile for this position.
• You will be part of an expert, young, dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose, to accompany our clients to advance in the cure of diseases.
• We will support you in your process of personal change, if you come from another region and wish to come and live in Donostia-San Sebastián (accommodation, job placement of members of your family unit, schooling,…).
• You will enjoy a professional work environment, which is truly distinguished by our humanity and closeness, and where we take care of diversity and inclusion. Diverse points of view, your curiosity, bring diverse capabilities that strengthen our focus and drive our growth.
• We are proud to offer equal opportunities. All individuals receive equal consideration for our open positions, without regard to gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability, or any other characteristic.