Technician (m/w/d) - Innovative Technologies - R&D

Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

• Contribute to the development of innovative purification processes for plasma proteins at laboratory scale
• Support the implementation of new equipment technologies (advanced chromatography systems, filtration technologies)
• Support the development and integration of inline analytical tools and automation solutions
• Perform and support the optimization of protein purification methods (e.g. precipitation, chromatography and filtration)
• Perform accompanying in-process analytics
• Ensure GxP-compliant documentation and evaluation of experimental results
• Select, supervise, qualify, and maintain laboratory equipment and process technologies
• Contribute to laboratory organization

• HTL diploma, technical college, or BSc in biotechnology, chemistry, or a related discipline
• 2–5 years of relevant laboratory experience in R&D or manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art chromatography systems and filtration technologies; experience in continuous processing is an advantage
• Good Microsoft Office skills and experience with laboratory software or data analysis tools is a plus
• Strong technical understanding, analytical mindset, interest and initiative in establishing new technologies
• High level of motivation, flexibility, and willingness to learn
• Reliable, proactive team player with quality awareness and structured working style
• Fluent German and good English language skills
  

Your department - where you make an impact

• We, the Research & Development department, conduct preclinical and clinical research to develop new products and ensure their safe and effective use throughout their overall life-cycle. Our ultimate focus in our daily work is on increasing patient health and safety.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 3.395,16 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application - regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Johanna Proksch, MA