Job Description
With our new production site in Krems an der Donau, we aim to be a provider of innovative vaccines and immunotherapies for the protection and treatment of livestock and companion animals. With the further expansion of our biotechnology facilities, our company has set itself the goal of becoming a significant employer in Lower Austria, offering attractive career opportunities in a variety of functions within a modern and safe working environment.
For this site in Krems, we are looking for a
Associate Specialist Quality Control (m/f/d)
Full-time, starting immediately
Responsibilities:
- Taking over system ownership for laboratory equipment and computerized systems, including ensuring GMP-compliant operation and user management
- Planning, coordinating and carrying out qualification and validation activities
- Creating and continuously developing SOPs, specifications, risk assessments and other quality-related documentation
- Independently handling deviations, CAPAs and change controls, including root cause analysis and tracking of measures
- Active participation in audits and inspections, and conducting training
- Identifying and implementing optimization and digitalization initiatives in the Quality Control environment
- Collaborating with cross-site teams to harmonize standards and best practices
- Responsibility for ensuring compliance with GxP, quality and EHS requirements within your area of responsibility
Requirements:
- Completed university degree in natural sciences or a comparable qualification
- Initial professional experience in quality control, quality assurance or a comparable regulated environment in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or food industry
- Basic knowledge of computerized systems and quality processes
- Very good German and English skills, spoken and written
- Very good MS Office skills
- Structured and self-reliant way of working
- Strong organizational and communication skills, and enjoyment of working with different departments
What we offer:
- Unique opportunity to help build a modern "State-of-the-Art" production facility
- Exciting and challenging field of work in a new, growing organization
- Varied work in an internationally active company
- Working in a professional, ambitious and highly motivated team and a appreciative, positive work environment
- Good opportunities for education and further training
- Flexible working hours and attractive social benefits
- Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers of 12 weeks
The collective agreement minimum salary for this position is 48.482,84 EUR gross per year. Depending on the qualification profile and professional experience of the successful candidate, we are open to paying above this minimum.
We are proud to be a company built on the values of our diverse, talented and committed employees. The fastest way to advance innovative developments is to bring different ideas together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to discuss their views objectively and to tackle problems together. We see ourselves as an equal opportunity employer and are committed to promoting inclusive, diverse workplaces.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
Required Skills:
Analytical Method Development, Chemical Analysis, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Techniques
Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
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Job Posting End Date:
11/9/2026
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