Laboratory Technician (Parental Cover) – Material Receipt, QC

Are you a detail-oriented laboratory technician with a passion for quality and compliance? We are looking for a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Material Receipt team within Quality Control (QC) on a temporary parental leave cover until 30th September 2027.

About the Team

The Material Receipt team is part of QC and is responsible for the reception, registration, sampling, distribution, and lifecycle management of samples and materials that support manufacturing and quality control activities across Bavarian Nordic.

You will become part of a dedicated team consisting of 2 Scientists and 7 Laboratory Technicians, reporting directly to the Manager, Material Receipt. The team plays a key role in ensuring that samples and materials are handled efficiently and compliantly, enabling smooth operations throughout the organization.

As part of the wider QC organization, collaboration is highly valued. We support each other across teams when needed, and you can therefore expect to contribute to activities such as deviation handling, ad hoc assignments, and training of colleagues outside the team.

Key responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technician in Material Receipt, your responsibilities will include:

• •Create, maintain and update routine and non-routine jobs in the LIMS system
• •Receive samples from Production and external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) as well as receive and sample raw materials
• •Aliquot product samples and raw materials, maintain reference samples
• •Manage internal and external sample requests and supplier complaints related to materials and samples
• •Ensure GMP and internal procedure compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within the Material Receipt area

Qualifications

We imagine that you:

• •Are educated as a Laboratory Technician or have equivalent relevant education
• •Have experience working in a GMP-regulated environment, preferably within Quality Control or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• •Work in a structured and detail-oriented manner
• •Are proactive and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously
• •Possess strong collaboration and communication skills
• •Are comfortable working in both Danish and English

What join Bavarian Nordic?

At Bavarian Nordic, you will join an international and purpose-driven company dedicated to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines. You will work in a collaborative environment with highly skilled colleagues and gain valuable experience within Quality Control operations.

We offer a position in an engaged and competent team, where you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. In addition, we offer:

• •The opportunity to contribute ideas and be heard
• •A workplace that values collaboration, professionalism, and strong collegial relationships
• •Flexible working hours, health insurance, pension scheme, and bonus opportunities
• •A high-quality canteen with a wide selection and take-away options
• •Access to a massage scheme, fitness discounts, and an active employee association
• •Convenient transport options, including bus route 70E from Humlebæk Station, and EV charging stations on-site

Salary

Annual base salary range: DKK 435,000 to 505,000 gross

At Bavarian Nordic, we are committed to fair and transparent pay. The final base salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and competencies, as well as internal pay equity.

Ready for new challenges?

If you are motivated by supporting quality and ensuring efficient sample and material management in a dynamic laboratory environment, we would love to hear from you. We conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your motivated CV and getting to know you better.

Please note that for this position, we do not support any relocation packages. Candidates must possess a legal basis to work and reside in Denmark.

We kindly request that headhunters or recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this position.

Bavarian Nordic is a global vaccine company with a mission to improve health and save lives through innovative vaccines. We are a preferred supplier of mpox and smallpox vaccines to governments to enhance public health preparedness and have a leading portfolio of travel vaccines. We are headquartered in Denmark and have manufacturing, research, and sales offices across Europe and North America.

Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

For more information, visit www.bavarian-nordic.com

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