Scientist (m/f/d) – Scientific Operations Services in Corporate Plasma R&D

Job title:

Scientist (m/f/d) – Scientific Operations Services in Corporate Plasma R&D

Company

Octapharma

Job description

Octapharma specializes in the development of highly pure pharmaceuticals made of human blood plasma. As part of a family-owned enterprise, Octapharma in Vienna is not only the largest production site, but also a successful research location of the Octapharma Group. Since our company continues to grow, we are now hiring for our team:Your new challenges that inspire you:

• Responsibility for R&D tasks in the life cycle of marketed/licensed plasma products

• Support of root cause analyses, deviation processing, process optimization, in-depth analyses, change requests, agency requests and market signals

• Proactive cooperation with partner departments across the company (including Operations, Quality, Manufacturing Science & Technology, Regulatory and Medical Unit) as well as all production sites

• Continuous optimization of production processes and technologies for the production of therapeutic plasma proteins

• Planning and technical guidance of preparative and analytical laboratory studies

• Preparation of product specifications, working procedures, study reports, scientific publications and lectures

Your profile that convinces us:

• Master or PhD in natural sciences (preferably biotechnology, biochemistry, technical chemistry or similar)

• Knowledge of protein characterization and process development in the field of downstream processing
• Professional experience in the support of a product from routine production (life cycle management) is an advantage

• Fluency in English (oral and written), german is a plus
• MS Office and data analysis/statistical skills

• Flexibility and active interest in your own development
• Strong communication skills and assertiveness
• Team spirit paired with the joy of working independently

Our attractive benefits for you:

• Wide range of tasks in an international setting, flexibility and personal responsibility
• Reliable employer with generous employee benefits and a salary customary in the market.
• Familiar setting of a family-owned enterprise with benefits such as Do & Co staff restaurant, extraordinary staff events and many more:

Additional information:The minimum gross wage according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) for your new job is EUR 4.270,14. We strive to adapt your salary to your range of tasks and to your profile, which is why we are ready to pay wages higher than collectively agreed.We are looking forward to new, committed employees who join forces with us to promote our strong growth in order to keep enabling our patients to live a better life – because it is in our blood! Is it in your blood too? We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online career portal.Your contact:Johanna Proksch
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien,
T: +43 (1) 610 32 – 4299About OctapharmaOctapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Tue, 20 May 2025 23:35:02 GMT

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