Bioprocess Qualification Technician​/Senior Technician​/Engineer

Job Description

Bioprocess Qualification Technician/Senior Technician/Engineer

Vaxxinova US is looking to expand the Engineering department at our vaccine manufacturing facility in Willmar, Minnesota. The successful candidate may be hired at the Technician, Senior Technician, or Engineer level based on education, experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated competencies.

At Vaxxinova US, you’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive pay and benefits, opportunities for growth, and a supportive work culture.

About the role: This full-time position supports the qualification and validation of veterinary vaccine manufacturing equipment (autoclaves, bioreactors, freeze dryers, etc), processes, and systems by executing equipment commissioning, ensuring that equipment is properly installed (IQ), operates as designed (OQ), and performs as needed (PQ) within USDA regulatory requirements, ensuring vaccine delivery to customers throughout North America and the world.

Shift: Monday through Friday, day shift, 40-hr week with occasional work outside normal hours and possible overtime.

Bioprocess Engineer

Salary Range: $68,000 to $96,000/ year

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or related technical discipline is required.
• 5+ years of qualification, validation, engineering, or biopharmaceutical manufacturing experience required.
• Possess a clean, valid driver’s license for occasional travel to other Vaxxinova facilities.
• Proven experience leading qualification programs in a regulated environment.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead qualification strategies for manufacturing equipment, utilities, and supporting systems.
• Develop and approve qualification plans, protocols, reports, and risk assessments.
• Serve as technical lead for equipment installations, capital projects, and major modifications.
• Determine qualification requirements related to equipment changes and process improvements.
• Lead investigations involving qualification deviations, calibration excursion, and equipment failures.
• Serve as subject matter expert during audits and regulatory inspections.
• Mentor technical staff and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Senior Bioprocess Qualification Technician

Salary Range: $28.00 to $33.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
• 3-7 years of qualification, validation, manufacturing, or quality experience required.
• Possess a clean, valid driver’s license for occasional travel to other Vaxxinova facilities.
• Demonstrated technical writing and problem-solving

Main Responsibilities:

• Independently execute qualification and requalification activities.
• Author and revise qualification protocols, test plans, reports, and associated documentation.
• Evaluate equipment modifications and determine qualification impact.
• Perform periodic qualification assessments and recommend requalification strategies.
• Coordinate qualification activities with Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
• Investigate qualification, calibration, and equipment performance issues.
• Support technical transfer, process improvement with validation, and cross-functional projects.

Bioprocess Qualification Technician

Salary Range: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing, maintenance, quality, or validation is required.
• An A.S. degree or higher in a biological or engineering field is preferred, with no experience required.
• Possess a clean, valid driver’s license for occasional travel to other Vaxxinova facilities.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assist with the qualification and requalification activities for…