Bioprocess Technician

• At least a completed MBO Level 3, preferably in the direction of Biotechnology or Process Science. A Vapro B qualification is also sufficient in this case;
• High quality and safety awareness.
• Good oral and written communication skills in the Dutch language.
• Experience working in cleanrooms and sterile working is a plus;

• Affinity with virology, bacteriology, microbiology, pharmaceutical technologies, process industries, and a willingness to follow training to learn these techniques.
• Starters are also explicitly encouraged to apply.
• Furthermore, you have a hands-on mentality, are flexible in your approach, and think in terms of opportunities and improvements.

We offer
You will join an open, diverse, and collegial team. The role offers a very broad and diverse field of work with much variation in projects at a growing site with more than 2000 employees, where multiple production facilities, laboratories, installations, and buildings in all stages of life come together, from historical systems to state-of-the-art new construction. Furthermore, you can count on:

• Competitive salary depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 3% year-end bonus and an annual bonus based on individual and company results.
• At least 35.5 vacation days.
• Travel allowance and a solid pension scheme.
• A high-quality company restaurant with fresh and healthy daily options.
• Excellent accessibility: the train station is located directly at our main entrance and there is ample parking availability.
• A contribution to your personal gym membership to support your vitality.
• A beautiful private park on the premises, ideal for a walk, a break, or a moment of relaxation.
• Mental wellbeing support via Lyra Health for you and your family members.
• Access to a separate prayer/meditation room.
• Extensive growth opportunities thanks to the size of the site and the presence of many disciplines and global departments represented in Boxmeer.
• A workplace within an organization that is continuously growing and evolving.

Job Description

Bring science and technology together in a dynamic bioprocess role, where you will work with advanced technologies and have a direct impact on the development of vaccines that improve animal health worldwide!

For our Animal Health location Boxmeer, we are looking for a: Bioprocess Technician

Welcome to our team
The BFB department consists of 38 employees and produces inactivated antigens based on large-scale cell culture (suspension) in closed 2,000 ltr bioreactors. The department consists of 2 process lines, each with USP (Up Stream Processes) and DSP (Down Stream Processes). Additionally, these process lines are supported by a Support (logistics) team. You will join a high-tech and biotechnological environment with high dynamism.

About the position
As a Bioprocess Technician at BFB, you are responsible for all activities required for the production of a high-quality and safe antigen. These antigens are subsequently used to make vaccines that ensure the quality of life for animals is improved all over the world. As a Bioprocess Technician, you will work in a fun and motivated team and report to the Operation Manager or Operation Lead of BFB.

Tasks and responsibilities
Your package of tasks includes, among others:

• Ensuring thorough and essential preparation of every production culture and media preparation;
• Independently performing production tasks within a complex production environment; You will work on every part of the process, from media preparation to cultivation. From downstream production to processing GMP documentation.
• Accurately recording every action in the correct manner;
• Adhering to guidelines and observing applicable regulations during work (e.g., regarding quality, safety, and occupational health and safety);
• Identifying and reporting deviations in production processes to department management
• Being critical about whether products and methods continue to meet the set requirements or can be improved;
• Acting as production line responsible. Possessing all necessary current knowledge of control and technical aspects of valves and replacement materials;
• Main production takes place during day shifts, but you may be asked to work shift duties. Additionally, there is an on-call service and weekend work (approximately 4x per year). By exception, shift and/or weekend shifts may be scheduled;

• A desire to continue learning and developing

Bioprocesses, Filtering Equipment, GMP Environments, Liquid Chromatography (LC), Manufacturing Documentation, Media Preparation, Pharmaceutical Technologies, Process Industries, Production Quality Control

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Project Temps (Fixed Term)

Not Applicable

11/11/2026