mRNA Production Technician

In this role, you will join the team responsible for producing mRNA at our Delft facility. Working in a collaborative and hands-on laboratory environment, you will contribute to the manufacturing, purification, quality control, and documentation of mRNA products, helping ensure reliable delivery to researchers and biotech innovators across Europe.

Responsibilities

Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification to prepare template for in-vitro transcription; Perform various enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA; Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies; Run quality checks on in-process and final products, including gel electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis, production raw materials and consumables; Follow production S.O.P.s to ensure compliance to validated processes; Keep good documentation for production processes and materials used in process; Keep track of inventory using an inventory management system; Order materials internally and externally for production use; Assist with the multistep synthesis and process development of key reagents; Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures; Any other tasks needed as deemed by production manager

Requirements

Completed MBO Level 4, Associate Degree (Ad), HBO Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent international qualification in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline; Experience working with mRNA or oligonucleotide chemistry; Experience with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions; Experience with techniques commonly used in the isolation and characterization of organic intermediates (column chromatography, HPLC, MS, etc.); Ability to work as part of a small cross-disciplinary team to accomplish both short term and long term goals; Fluent in English; Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands for at least three years and reside in or within a reasonable commuting distance from Delft

Nice to have

Experience successfully working in a fast-pace, high-demand environment; Ability to communicate with peers and managers in a polite and concise manner

Benefits

Performance-based target bonus; 25 days of annual leave plus all Dutch bank holidays; Complimentary warm lunch on onsite working days; Access to professional well-being support and consultant; Commuting allowance; 8% holiday pay; pension scheme with 2% personal contribution; Quarterly team-building activities; international working environment; Free parking on the premises