Senior Laboratory Technician / Research Associate (m/f/d) Vaccine Development Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to developing next generation vaccines to protect people’s health? Do you enjoy working in an international environment, and collaborating with colleagues from various functions? Great! Because we are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician or a Research Associate (m/f/d) to help with the Research and Development of new vaccines and vaccine platforms to shape Bavarian Nordic’s future vaccine products. Boost our team At our R&D site in Martinsried, Germany, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our research team of highly motivated and dedicated scientists and technicians. Together, we develop new and innovative vaccine platforms to induce immune responses specifically tailored to a variety of different pathogens. You will be part of a global and fully integrated vaccine company committed to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines. Our vaccines make a real difference to people, and no matter your role we all contribute to protecting lives every day. This is how your work matters: Expressing and purifying proteins from bacterial and mammalian expression systems using FPLC Characterizing our recombinant vaccine candidates, using biophysical and biochemical assays, such as DLS, cGE and SEC-HPLC Help develop new vaccines by performing molecular biological, biochemical and immunological in vitro assays, e.g. characterization of recombinant vaccine candidates, Western blots, ELISA Planning and organizing experiments independently including accurate documentation and preparing data for reports and presentations Engage with scientists, technicians, trainees (university students) and adjacent departments Succeeding with our vision of becoming one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world is no walk in the park, and that is why we need people like you who are determined to make it happen and have the following qualifications: Medical or Biological laboratory assistant/technician (MTA, BTA) or equivalent (e.g. CTA, PTA) or a university degree in life sciences (for Research Associate) Experience in biochemical techniques and molecular biology methods Experience with protein purification and characterization, experience with HPLC systems would be advantageous Previous experience with bacterial expression systems, other expression systems would be advantageous Good documentation and communication skills in German and English Knowledge in standard computer programs (MS Office) Ability and motivation to work independent, effective and flexible as part of a team Who are you? We are looking for a colleague who thrives both independently and collaboratively, showcasing flexibility and adaptability in their approach. Strong cooperation skills are very important in our dynamic environment. Your ability to communicate effectively and contribute positively to our team spirit will strengthen our shared commitment and enrich the collaborative and supportive atmosphere within our team. If you're ready to embrace challenges, contribute to innovative scientific projects, and grow professionally, you might be the perfect fit for our team. We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world. At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a global team of 1600 dedicated colleagues worldwide, all passionate about making a difference. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development and we welcome people who share our passion for saving lives. If you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit for you.