Job Description
as Intern / Trainee (m/f/d) Virology Research
for 6 months
prospectively starting 1st September, 2024
Would you like to be part of a global and fully integrated vaccine company committed to improving and saving lives through innovative vaccines? Do you enjoy working in an international environment, and collaborating with colleagues from various functions?
Great! We are looking for an intern/trainee (m/f/d) to help with the Research and Development of new vaccine candidates based on viral vectors to shape Bavarian Nordics future vaccine products.
Boost our team in Virology Research
At our R&D site in Martinsried, Germany, you will have the opportunity to strengthen our small research team of highly motivated and dedicated scientists and technicians. Together, we study the biology of recombinant poxviruses to improve their production and use as vaccine vectors.
Founded in 1994, we have more than 25 years of experience in developing life-saving vaccines. We are a global leader in smallpox and mpox vaccines. Our commercial product portfolio contains market-leading vaccines against rabies and tick-borne encephalitis and an Ebola vaccine. We are a global company headquartered in Denmark with a state-of-the-art production facility and sites in Germany, Switzerland, and USA. Our values – our Bavarian Nordic DNA, as we like to call it – is what guide our actions every day. We act as persistent pioneers, embrace change, value being boosted by the team, and believe in protecting lives every day. If that is also a part of your DNA, we invite you to join us in Bavarian Nordic! Bavarian Nordic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our vaccines make a real difference to people, and no matter your role we all contribute to protecting lives every day. This is how your work matters:
- Support planning, execution, and analysis of virological and cell biological experiments
- Generate and characterize novel recombinant virus vectors and cell lines including cloning, analyses of viral replication, gene expression, and gene function
- Assist in the maintenance of our continuous cell cultures and the cell bank
- Help in daily lab organization
- Document according to industry standards
Succeeding with our vision of becoming one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world is no walk in the park, and that is why we need people like you who are determined to make it happen and have the following qualifications:
- Master student of biology/biotechnology or related life sciences with relevant background knowledge
- First experience in cell-based and molecular biology methods, including standard cell culture techniques
- Commitment and motivation towards applied research
- Enjoys methodical and self-reliant work in the laboratory
- Interested in gaining in-depth practical experience in virology, cell biology, and molecular biology in the environment of a commercial organization
We are a fully integrated vaccine company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of vaccines, and our vision is to become one of the largest pure-play vaccine companies in the world.
At Bavarian Nordic, you will be part of a global team of +1600 dedicated colleagues worldwide (of which about 280 are placed in Martinsried), all passionate about making a difference. We offer an inclusive and flexible workplace with a strong focus on personal and professional development, and we welcome people who share our passion for saving lives. If you are open-minded and have the willpower to succeed, we might just be a perfect fit for you.
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