🔬 BioProcess Technician (m/f/d) – TBE & pDNA Production | Orth an der Donau, Austria (2-Year Fixed Term)
📍 Hybrid Role | Global Healthcare Leader | Innovative Vaccine Manufacturing
💡 Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives™
At Pfizer, our purpose is clear: to deliver innovative science and manufacturing excellence that improves the lives of millions. Across our global network, we combine state-of-the-art technology, groundbreaking research, and the power of people to fight disease and improve well-being.
At our Orth an der Donau site—where we produce active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) and plasmid DNA (pDNA) vaccines—we are advancing health for over 14.5 million vaccine doses annually. We’re looking for passionate professionals to join our team and help shape the future of medicine.
🧪 Position: BioProcess Technician (m/f/d) – TBE & pDNA Production
📅 Contract Duration: 2 years
📍 Location: Orth an der Donau, Austria (Free shuttle from Vienna Donauzentrum)
🕒 Shift Work Required | BSL2/BSL3 Production Environment
🎯 Your Impact – What You Will Achieve
As a BioProcess Technician at Pfizer, you will contribute to the end-to-end manufacturing of cutting-edge vaccines. Your responsibilities include:
- Operating in both upstream and downstream production processes for TBE and pDNA
- Conducting sample preparation and shipment for in-process controls
- Supporting digital manufacturing systems like SAP and IMEx
- Acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in cross-functional projects
- Performing accurate GMP documentation and contributing to inspection readiness
✅ Your Profile – What You Bring
To thrive in this role, you should have:
- Completed technical college (HTL) or apprenticeship in chemistry, biotechnology, process engineering, pharmacy, or a related field
- Prior GMP manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry
- Familiarity with electronic batch records and downstream processing
- Flexibility to work shifts and weekends, including in Biosafety Level 2 and 3 (BSL-2/3) zones
- Fluent German and strong English proficiency (spoken and written)
- A proactive, detail-oriented, and organized mindset with strong team collaboration skills
🎁 Why Pfizer – What We Offer
Pfizer offers a unique combination of purpose-driven work, state-of-the-art facilities, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being, career, and community impact.
✨ Employee Benefits Include:
- 🚍 Free Pfizer shuttle from Vienna (Donauzentrum) & free on-site parking
- 🍽️ Company-subsidized meals at our on-site restaurant
- 🧘♀️ On-site fitness center with yoga, back health, and wellness programs
- 💉 Free vaccination campaigns, health checks, eye exams
- 📈 Personalized career development, mentoring, and growth gigs
- 🛡️ 24/7 accident insurance for both occupational and personal incidents
- 👶 Recognition bonuses for life events such as marriage or birth
- 🤝 Inclusive work culture committed to equity, diversity, and belonging
💶 Compensation & Contract
The minimum gross annual salary under the Austrian Chemical Industry Collective Agreement is €47,532.24 (based on full-time employment). Actual compensation will reflect your skills, qualifications, and experience.
🌍 Pfizer: A Global Leader in Innovation, Integrity, and Inclusion
Pfizer is committed to fostering a diverse and respectful work environment. We celebrate individuality, welcome diverse backgrounds, and ensure equal opportunity across gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, age, and belief systems.
Together, we stand for courage, excellence, fairness, and joy in everything we do.
📩 How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your biopharma career?
Apply now by submitting your CV and cover letter through our online portal. You can upload documents under “My Professional Experience” in your application. Apply Now
🔗 Learn more about Pfizer as an employer at: www.pfizer.at
