Job Description
Join our team in the Tissue Culture Boxmeer (TCB) department and help with the production of viral antigens for a wide range of animals, from pets to farm animals.
For our location in Boxmeer we are looking for a Bioprocess Technician
Welcome to our team
In the Tissue Culture Boxmeer (TCB) department based in Boxmeer, we mainly produce viral antigens for various animals using cell culture in roller bottles and Single Use Bioreactors. Think of small pets such as dogs, cats, fish and rabbits, up to pigs, horses and cattle.
About the role
Bioprocess Technicians are our key operators of the production activities that lead to our high-quality vaccines. Our work is divided into teams, which together take on the upstream and downstream processing tasks of the production process.
Aseptic operations take place in cleanrooms of class A and B.
Tasks and responsibilities include:
· Producing viral antigens and monitoring biological culture processes in roller bottles and Single Use Bioreactors.
· Preparing media used for culturing cells and viruses, as well as for their inactivation.
· Carefully documenting all activities in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines and internal company guidelines.
· Identifying deviations and malfunctions related to processes, equipment and safety.
· You may be deployed in the most common upstream (USP) and downstream (DSP) steps within our department. This includes, among other things, starting up and passaging cells, infection and various virus harvesting techniques, including sonication, inactivation, concentration and purification techniques, both in roller bottles and in Single Use Bioreactors.
· In addition, you assist and support problem analyses from raw materials to final products and work on solutions, using MPS techniques such as the 8-step method or Kaizen.
Your profile
· You have a completed vocational education at MBO 3 or MBO 4 level, or a relevant HBO education (for example HLO), or you have demonstrable work experience in a GMP production environment.
· Experience in a GMP environment and/or with aseptic processes, such as cell culture, is a plus.
· You have a technical aptitude and interest in technology and process improvement.
· You communicate clearly and concisely in Dutch, both verbally and in writing.
· You are willing to work in cleanroom conditions and wear the associated cleanroom clothing.
· You have a hands-on mentality, are flexible, work accurately and continuously see opportunities to improve processes.
Starters are also explicitly invited to apply. Are you motivated to develop further within an innovative GMP environment? Then we would be glad to get to know you.
What we offer
Working at our organization means working together on health in an international work environment with dedicated colleagues. You will have every opportunity to develop yourself and show who you are. Furthermore, you can count on attractive employment conditions:
· Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
· 3% year-end payment and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
· At least 35.5 days of leave.
· Travel expense allowance and a solid pension scheme.
· A high-quality company restaurant with daily fresh and healthy options.
· Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking.
· A contribution to your personal sports subscription to support your vitality.
· A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, break or moment of relaxation.
· Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
· Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
· Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
· A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and developing.
This role falls within the O-2 Mid scale.
Animal Health Division
Our animal health division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to the health and well-being of animals. We are a worldwide team of professionals who work together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world's food supply, and we have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society and our planet. We offer the most innovative products, services and technologies in our sector that serve to prevent, treat and control diseases in all major species of farm animals and companion animals.
Do you have questions about this vacancy?
Send your question together with the vacancy number and the title of the vacancy to this email address: RecruitmentNL@MSD.com. You can only apply via the website.
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Required Skills:
Aseptic Manufacturing, Bioprocesses, Cell Cultures, Clean Rooms, GMP Environments, Manufacturing Documentation, Microbiology, Production Environment
Preferred Skills:
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Job Posting End Date:
11/26/2026
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