Join Our Team as a Process Development Technician!Process Development Technician– Italy Keywords:Industry: animal health / Segment: livestock vaccines and diagnostics / Location: Chignolo Po, Italy / Contract: Permanent contract, Full Time, About VaxxinovaThe Vaxxinova Group, headquartered in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, was officially named and founded in 2010 but can rely on expertise and presence originating from the 1960s. Our current network comprises production, research & development, sales, and diagnostic facilities in 10 countries: Brazil, Chile, Germany, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Norway, the Netherlands, Thailand, and the USA. Vaxxinova is active in more than 75 countries. Vaxxinova aims at providing a full range of both autogenous and licensed vaccines combined with high-level diagnostic services, supported by strong R&D. Our focus is on livestock including poultry, aqua, cattle and swine. Our production facility in Chignolo Po, Italy focuses on the development and production of poultry and aqua vaccines to support the European, African, and Asian markets. Vaxxinova belongs to the EW Group, a German based family-owned company, specialized in animal genetics, animal nutrition and animal health. About the roleIn this role, you will be placed within the Process development Unit, occupying the position of laboratory technician. You will mainly participate and contribute to formulation development projects in the field of lyophilisation of veterinary immunological products; you will also be involved in the development of new production processes and analytical tests of veterinary vaccines, as well as in the improvement of existing processes and tests, under the supervision of the project manager. Research projects include several areas of expertise, including virology, cell biology, serology, microbiology, formulation and molecular biology. Main responsibilities:Develop, plan and execute lyophilisation and formulation tests of immunological products, both for new vaccines and existing productionsPlan and perform laboratory tests and biological/pharmaceutical analyses in collaboration with the project managerPrepare, develop and validate new production processes (viral/bacterial production)Prepare, develop and validate new analysis methodsOptimise and improve existing production processesDraw up and execute experimental protocols and study reports in collaboration with the project managerRun the laboratory in cooperation with departmental staffProfile and skills:Bachelor's (or Master's) degree in scientific disciplinePrevious experience in a laboratory environment, preferably in a pharmaceutical companyPrevious experience in production process development and analytical testingKnowledge of GMPGood organisational and communication skills, with the ability to easily relate to colleagues in an international environmentStrong problem solving orientation and ability to learn and apply new conceptsGood knowledge of the English language, both written and spokenAbility to research and understand scientific literatureWill be considered a plus:Experience in the use and maintenance of pilot and/or industrial freeze-dryersExperience in the use and maintenance of pilot and/or industrial turbo-emulsorPrevious experience in the field of animal healthExperience in industrial process development for vaccines in the veterinary/human fieldExperience in analytical validation of methodsSalary package: Based on skills and experience in line with the National Collective Agreement for the Chemical Industry (CCNL Industria Chimica)What does Vaxxinova offer you? Working at Vaxxinova means working for a dynamic and growing multinational company with an open and professional environment where we value respect, open communication, and integrity. You will work in a pleasant team of professionals in an informal environment.Besides a good salary, Vaxxinova has excellent fringe benefits, and we foster continuous development and learning. Vaxxinova empowers her employees at every level to take ownership of their work to achieve our common goal: the realisation of our R&D portfolio. If you are passionate about animal health and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!Questions / applications:Henri Verlinden, HR-Manager: henri.verlinden@vaxxinova.com