Quality Control Technician – RNA, LNPs & DNA

Artis BioSolutions Nucleic Acids Center of Excellence in Bilbao is dedicated to the development and manufacturing of advanced nucleic acid-based products, including RNA, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and DNA technologies.

We are looking for a Quality Control Technician to join our team in Bilbao, Spain, supporting the development, implementation and execution of analytical methods for the quality control of RNA, lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and DNA in a GMP-regulated environment.

The position will be involved in analytical method development, qualification, verification and validation, as well as routine GMP testing and batch release activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analytical testing for the characterization and quality control of RNA, LNPs and DNA.
• Support analytical method development, implementation, qualification, verification, validation and transfer.
• Plan analytical testing and experimental activities, coordinating day-to-day laboratory work with QC Analysts.
• Provide technical guidance to QC Analysts and review analytical results and documentation.
• Prepare and update SOPs, analytical procedures, protocols and reports.
• Review and document analytical data in accordance with GMP and data integrity requirements.
• Support OOS/OOT investigations and analytical troubleshooting.

PROFILE

• Degree in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology or GMP environment.
• Experience in Quality Control, nucleic acid analysis, analytical method development/validation or analytical transfer will be highly valued.
• Knowledge of GMP, data integrity and ALCOA+ principles.
• English B2 or above, with the ability to communicate effectively in a technical and GMP-regulated environment.

Hands-on experience in one or more of the following techniques will be highly valued:

• Capillary electrophoresis and agarose gel electrophoresis
• HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS
• qPCR and ddPCR
• UV-Vis spectrophotometry and fluorescence-based assays
• Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) and other nanoparticle characterization techniques
• ELISA and immunoblotting
• Sequencing and sequence data interpretation
• Microbiological testing

Experience applying these techniques to the characterization and quality control of RNA, DNA and/or LNPs-based products will be particularly valued.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent, full-time position based in Bilbao.
• Opportunity to work with advanced RNA, LNPs and DNA technologies in a GMP environment.
• Direct involvement in the development and implementation of new analytical capabilities.
• Professional development opportunities within a growing biotechnology company.
• Competitive salary based on experience.