Job Opportunities Batavia Bioservices | Biotechnology Life Science Product/Process Development company, Manufacturing Biopharmaceutical materials | Bioscience Park Leiden The Netherlands

Currently we have the following vacancies:

  • Technician biochemical assays
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    We are looking for an experienced Technician with a background in molecular biology and cell culture who has extensive experience in various techniques such as (q)PCR including DNA and RNA isolation, ELISA, cell based assays (e.g. potency assays), SDS-PAGE and Western Blot for our Assay department in Leiden, The Netherlands. Experience with working in a QC/GMP environment and with HPLC and UPLC analysis is preferred but not required.
    Within the Assay department biochemical and analytical assays are performed on purified and in process biopharmaceutical samples (e.g. vaccines, viruses, antibodies and therapeutic proteins) for product release, stability-, formulation- and degradation studies and in process sample monitoring.
    Assay development and analysis for these purposes can take place in research, development and/or QC (GMP) settings.
    As a Technician you will be responsible for development and qualification of assays, writing protocols but also conducting routine sample analysis when necessary.
    You will join a stimulating group of international researchers in a very collaborative environment. As part of this group, your personal as well as your scientific growth are encouraged and developed. This position reports to a scientist within the biochemical assay group.
    Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

    • HLO degree;
    • At least 5 years' experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment;
    • Proven background in biochemistry/analytical chemistry;
    • Experience with biopharmaceutical process development is favorable;
    • Good command of the English language (written and spoken).

    In the interviews it will be clear that you:

    • are enthusiastic and feel comfortable in a dynamic environment;
    • can work both in a team and individually;
    • communicate clearly at all levels;
    • can get your thoughts, ideas and knowledge across in a helpful way;
    • are critical and have good problem-solving skills;
    • have a high quality standard and good documentation and reporting skills.

    You can send your application to our HRM Manager, Mrs. Mirjam Bollema, e-mail  m.bollema@bataviabioservices.com
    Acquisition regarding this position is not appreciated.

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  • Fulltime Executive Secretary
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    This position handles all support activities for CEO, COO and HRM Manager of our organization.

    Job description:

    • Manages and schedules agenda’s; independently schedules meetings and appointments;
    • Screens incoming  calls and correspondence;
    • Produce: correspondence, minutes, reports and (MS-PowerPoint) presentations;
    • Set up and maintain files and logs as requested;
    • Full organization and coordination of programs for internal and external meetings, events, conference calls, and presentations, including facilities and caterer in collaboration with the co-workers of the secretariat;
    • Arranges complex and detailed travel plans and itineraries for our management or incoming visitors;
    • Manages elements of the interface between (senior) management and staff and between our U.S. subsidiary and Dutch Head Quarters;
    • Organizes the administration for our management in an effective and timely way;
    • Explain company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants.
    • Process, verify, and maintain documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training and performance evaluations.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    Requirements

    • HBO+ level through education or experience, in combination with a (international) secretarial/personal assistant education;
    • Previous working experience with an international, (Bio) pharmaceutical company; basic knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology;
    • Experience and knowledge in the areas mentioned above under requirements and responsibilities;
    • Executive secretary experience supporting senior level executives;
    • General office administration experience;
    • Experience in coordinating and scheduling (large) meetings;
    • Extensive experience in making travel arrangements (domestic and international);

    Capabilities

    • Strong MS-office skills;
    • Proven organizational skills;
    • Excellent verbal and written communication in both Dutch and English;
    • Precise and accurate;
    • Dynamic and energetic;
    • “Can do” attitude;
    • Informs pro-actively, thinks ahead, problem solving instead of passing on problems;
    • Discretion and ability to keep confidentiality;
    • Ability to work under time pressure; can handle stress;
    • Can work in a ‘no nonsense atmosphere’.

    No 9 to 5 mentality.

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  • Technician USP
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    We are looking for a Technician with experience in mammalian, bacterial culture and assays for our R&D department in Leiden, The Netherlands. As a technician you will be assisting in costumer programs involving bacterial and mammalian culture and related assays.
    You will join a stimulating group of international researchers in a very collaborative environment. As part of this group, your personal as well as your technical growth are encouraged and developed. In this position you will report to a scientist Upstream Processing.
    Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

    • HLO degree;
    • At least 2 years of experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment;
    • Proven background mammalian, bacterial culturing and related assays
    • Good command of the English language (written and spoken).

    Candidate will be involved in general lab organization, weekly meetings, and group discussions.
    In the interviews it will be clear that you are a team player with good communicative skills (Dutch and English). You have experience in mammalian and bacterial culture, related assays and innovative techniques.  Are capable of keeping track of experimental results in lab journals, that you are organized, multitasked, and do not have a 9 till 5 mentality.
    You are enthusiastic and comfortable in a dynamic environment. You can work both in a team and individually. You communicate clearly at all levels; you can get your thoughts, ideas and knowledge across in a helpful way. You enjoy both hands-on and theoretical work. Your planning and organization skills allow you to have an overview of the necessary work and you are able to meet deadlines.
    You can send your application to our HRM Manager, Mrs. Mirjam Bollema, e-mail  m.bollema@bataviabioservices.com
    Acquisition regarding this position is not appreciated.

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  • Technician USP on a temporary basis (from August till January 2014)
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    We are looking for a Technician on a temporary basis (from August till January 2014) with experience in bacterial and mammalian cell culture for our R&D department in Leiden, The Netherlands. As a technician you will be responsible for and assisting in costumer programs involving mainly bacterial culture and related assays and to lesser extend in mammalian culture and related assays.
    You will join a stimulating group of international researchers in a very collaborative environment. As part of this group, your personal as well as your scientific growth are encouraged and developed. This position reports to a scientist in upstream process development.
    Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

    • HLO degree;
    • At least 2 years’ experience in a biotechnology or biopharmaceutical industry environment;
    • Proven background in in bacterial, mammalian culturing and related assays
    • Experience of bioprocess development is favorable;
    • Good command of the English language (written and spoken).

    Candidate will be involved in general lab organization, weekly meetings, and group discussions
    In the interviews it will be clear that: you are a team player with good communicative skills (Dutch and English). You have experience in bacterial, mammalian culture, related assays and innovative techniques.  Are capable of keeping track of experimental results in lab journals, that you are organized, multitasked, and do not have a 9 till 5 mentality.
    You are enthusiastic and comfortable in a dynamic environment. You can work both in a team and individually. You communicate clearly at all levels; you can get your thoughts, ideas and knowledge across in a helpful way. You enjoy both hands-on and theoretical work. Your planning and organization skills allow you to have an overview of the necessary work and you are able to meet deadlines.
    You can send your application to our HRM Manager, Mrs. Mirjam Bollemaat at m.bollema@bataviabioservices.com.
    Acquisition regarding this position is not appreciated.

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  • Technician DSP
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    We are looking for a Technician for our R&D Department Downstream processing. As a Technician you will be responsible for practical realization of the research (experiments and tests), reporting the results of experiments in lab notebooks and the evaluation of results. You will have development background and/or skills. You also will responsible for writing SOP’s, protocols and reports.
    You will join a stimulating group of international researchers in a very collaborative environment. As part of this group, your personal as well as your scientific growth are encouraged and developed.
    In this position you will report to the (sr.) scientist.
    Knowledge and hands on experience of chromatography and ultrafiltration/diafiltration is a must, knowledge of programming in Unicorn 5 is preferred.
    GMP experience and or tech transfer skills are preferred, but not necessary. A development way of thinking and acting is a must as is flexibility.
    Your letter of motivation and CV should show that you have:

    • HBO or equivalent level of working/thinking;
    • Several years of experience as a (Senior) Technician;
    • Good command of the English language (written and spoken);

    In the interviews it will be clear that:
    You are enthusiastic and comfortable in a dynamic environment. You can work both in a team (preferably also multidisciplinary to help out with USP or assay’s) and individually. You communicate clearly at all levels; you can get your thoughts, ideas and knowledge across in a helpful way. You enjoy both hands-on and theoretical work. Your planning and organization skills allow you to have an overview of the necessary work and you are able to meet deadlines.
    You can send your application to our HRM Manager, Mrs. Mirjam Bollema, e-mail m.bollema@bataviabioservices.com
    Aquisition regarding this position is not appreciated.

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You can send your application to our HRM Manager, Mrs. Mirjam Bollema at m.bollema@bataviabioservices.com.

Job Opportunities Batavia Bioservices | Biotechnology Life Science Product/Process Development company, Manufacturing Biopharmaceutical materials | Bioscience Park Leiden The Netherlands
Job Opportunities Batavia Bioservices | Biotechnology Life Science Product/Process Development company, Manufacturing Biopharmaceutical materials | Bioscience Park Leiden The Netherlands