QC Technician; Micro United Kingdom

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.

We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.

With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.

Together, we are a global Company which is open topeople of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.

Our QC Mirco team have a fantastic new opporutnity to join the team here in Livingston, To undertake microbiological tasks and analysis for the release and monitoring of facilities, raw materials, intermediate and final product samples according to defined procedures and protocols, in accordance with regulatory requirements

• Perform Microbiological procedures including Total Viable Counts, Growth Promotion, Gram Stain, Microbial Growth Check by Incubation and Endotoxin for testing of raw materials, intermediate products and final product samples, according to defined SOPs and protocols
• Perform In Operation & At Rest Environmental monitoring of Clean rooms & Support areas as required, to support manufacturing processes and Facility Contamination Control (FCC)
• Comply with GMP guidelines and regulatory body requirements
• Full compliance with HSE requirements
• Write QMS documentation, e.g. SOPs, Deviations, Change Controls, CAPA
• Maintain, databases, logs and support the generation of QC trend data
• Be responsible for QC Laboratories being clean, tidy and well‑organised and in a state of continuous inspection readiness
• Ability to work in a supportive and collaborative team setting and work individually as when required.
• Shift work and out of hours work as required

• Degree in Microbiology or related subject or relevant experience
• Demonstrable experience working in a GMP environment
• Good Aseptic Technique
• Experience of Quality Management Systems

• Stock Options
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym membership OR fitness allowance
• EV Salary Sacrifice
• Many others included