Head of Virus Laboratory | Laborleitung Viruslabor (m/w/d)
Nordmark Pharma GmbH
Job Summary
As the Head of the Virus Laboratory at Nordmark, you will lead and develop a specialized team responsible for the production and testing of biological active ingredients. Your daily responsibilities include ensuring smooth, GMP-compliant laboratory operations, prioritizing activities, and overseeing cell-based assays and molecular biological methods. You will play a critical role in developing and validating assays, managing cell culture stocks, and addressing virological technical questions. This position is ideal for a scientific leader who thrives in a highly regulated environment and enjoys balancing technical expertise with personnel management. Nordmark offers a unique opportunity to work for an award-winning independent pharmaceutical company, providing significant creative freedom, a competitive chemical industry salary package, and flexible working hours in a future-proof industry.
Required Skills
Education
PhD in Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in leading a laboratory team and developing personnel
- Extensive experience in GMP-compliant laboratory operations and pharmaceutical regulations
- Proven scientific experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell-based assays
- Experience in the development and validation of virological testing methods
- Experience in organizing cell culture and virus strain maintenance
Languages
Additional
- The role is a full-time, permanent position (38.5 hours/week) located in Uetersen, Germany. Candidates must be able to work within the TV ChemieNord collective agreement framework.
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