Lab Equipment Application Specialist

Lab Equipment Application Specialist (f/m/d)

Be the driver behind IT implementations of new laboratory equipment and systems!

Are you specialized in IT activities that are associated with implementations and integrations of new laboratory equipment and systems? Would you like to be the driver behind a significant expansion of our lab capacity in Munich (Martinsried)? Do you thrive on collaborating with Process Managers across the organization and being a knowledge hub for all IT matters related to the implementation and IT management of lab equipment and systems?

Then you might be the Application Specialist we are looking for!

Become part of an exciting IT landscape expansion
Stepping into our IT department you will join a team of 4 dedicated employees within the IT Execution Applications Lab team that plays a significant role in supporting the current expansion of our IT lab capabilities.  
You will report to the Manager of IT Execution Application.

Join our transformative journey
As Application Specialist you will become the main driver behind the IT activities related to the equipment implementations and further development of the systems after the implementation.

In the next months we are going to implement many new pieces of instruments and equipment in our QC and R&D laboratories as part of our expansion of both our manufacturing sites in Kvistgaard and Bern and R&D in Munich. We are therefore looking for another Application Specialists to support the IT implementation and integration of new lab equipment with main focus on both validated and non validated lab equipment in our 2 labs in Munich.

Your tasks will include:

• Collaborate with laboratory equipment and system owners to define and communicate requirements to vendors

• Contribute to the acquisition and implementation of new equipment

• Support the implementation of application enhancements, new interfaces and system upgrades by contributing to prototyping, testing, documentation and training in compliance with our IT system validation processes

• Provide data and documentation to ensure seamless and compliant integration between lab equipment and LIMS

• Act as a point of contact for 2nd-level support, working collaboratively with super users and line managers to address application-specific system issues

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of standards and technologies in the laboratory equipment area, while providing IT support for related operational processes

Are you our next pioneer?
We are looking for an Application Specialist to complement our team with expertise in one or more of the following areas: hardware and equipment installation, IT connectivity, Computer System Validation, and data integration with LIMS systems (e.g. SampleManager) and the following qualifications:

• Preferably 3-5 years of experience as an Application Specialist or in a similar role supporting qualified lab equipment and systems within a regulated industry

• Experience within GMP-regulated environments and equipment validation

• Good knowledge of Windows OS and IT infrastructure

• Fluent in both German and English with excellent written and verbal communication skills

As a person you are driven and naturally curious, which shows in how you approach and overcome challenges in your work. You are able to maintain a clear overview, even when managing multiple tasks, and you proactively ensure progress in your responsibilities.

You thrive in a consultancy-like role where you can apply your expertise to support colleagues with system implementation and collaborate across various parts of the organization. At the same time, you have a keen eye for detail and ensure your work consistently meets high standards

For us, it is all about improving and saving lives
Improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines is at the heart of what we do in Bavarian Nordic. We are a fully integrated vaccines company focused on the development, manufacturing and commercialization of life-saving vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure play vaccine companies in the world.

We operate in a world in constant flux and always explore new opportunities. So, if you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit.

Do we have your attention? Could this be something for you? Ready? Set? Apply!

We are interviewing on an ongoing basis and look forward to receiving your application in English as soon as possible. We cannot wait to get to know you better!

Founded in 1994, we have +30 years of experience developing life-saving vacc