R&D Raw Materials Section Technician (Zamudio)

ABOUT US

We are dedicated to the research, design, validation, manufacture, and distribution of anti-allergic vaccines in the field of allergen immunotherapy.

Our Technical, R&D, and Clinical Trials headquarters are located in Zamudio, which is also currently home to our only manufacturing facility. Given this, we have strong growth prospects for the coming years.

Our value proposition for our employees is based on:

• PEOPLE-CENTRIC: We put people and their professional development at the center of everything we do.
• SELF-DEMANDING PEOPLE: We encourage individual accountability and high standards in the pursuit of shared goals.
• CURIOUS PEOPLE: We learn through innovation and value the experience and knowledge that each person brings to the organization.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for an R&D Raw Materials Section Technician (SMP) to join our R&D Department in Zamudio on a permanent contract.

The position will be part of a scientific and technical team specializing in the development, production, and characterization of biological raw materials used in allergen immunotherapy products, working with various allergen sources, including Hymenoptera venoms, mites, animal epithelia, and pollens.

The role combines hands-on laboratory work, process development and optimization, raw material production, analytical testing, and the preparation of scientific and technical documentation within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

MISSION

To contribute to the development, optimization, production, and analysis of raw materials for allergen immunotherapy products, ensuring that processes, methodologies, and activities comply with the scientific, regulatory, and quality standards established by the company.

The position will contribute both to the continuous improvement of existing processes and to the development of new allergen sources and production processes, participating in their experimental evaluation and subsequent implementation within the department.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process Development & Optimization: Participate in the development, evaluation, and optimization of processes for obtaining and processing biological raw materials, while also contributing to the production of materials using established and validated processes.
• Raw Material & Supplier Evaluation: Participate in the assessment of new suppliers, raw materials, and allergen sources, evaluating their suitability from scientific, technical, and quality perspectives.
• Pilot Batches & Active Ingredient: Plan, execute, and analyze pilot batches of the active ingredient; monitor and evaluate the results obtained; and prepare the corresponding scientific and technical reports.
• Experimental Design & Scientific Documentation: Design and conduct experimental studies related to process development and optimization, ensuring that methodologies, results, conclusions, and proposals for improvement are properly documented.
• Procedures & Process Documentation: Prepare, review, and update experimental protocols, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), instructions, records, and other documentation related to production processes and activities within the area.
• Analytical Method Development & Execution: Participate in the development, optimization, and execution of analytical methodologies for the characterization and quality control of raw materials, including immunological and biochemical techniques.
• Equipment & Instrumentation: Operate and verify analytical and laboratory equipment, and assist with calibration, qualification, maintenance, and commissioning activities as needed.
• Change Control & New Equipment: Participate in change control activities and in the preparation of documentation related to the acquisition and implementation of new equipment, including risk assessments and operating instructions.
• GMP/GLP & Traceability: Ensure compliance with applicable GMP/GLP requirements and ensure the appropriate traceability, integrity, and documentation of processes, tests, and activities performed.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and propose opportunities to improve production processes, analytical methodologies, documentation, and work procedures, thereby contributing to the scientific and technical development of the section.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with other R&D scientific and technical teams and collaborate with Quality, Quality Control, Validation, and Industrial Operations when required by the nature of the projects.

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Technical Background

• A university degree in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy, health sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience in the planning, execution, and documentation of experimental studies or research projects.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in immunological and biochemical techniques, particularly ELISA, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and protein quantification methods.
• Experience working in GMP- and/or GLP-regulated environments and managing related scientific and technical documentation.
• Experience preparing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), protocols, records, and technical reports.
• Experience in the development, optimization, or transfer of biological or biotechnological processes will be highly valued.
• Previous experience with proteins, biological products, vaccines, allergens, or immunotherapy will be highly valued.
• Experience with software for analytical data acquisition, processing, or management will be considered an asset.

Skills & Languages

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken (C1 level).
• Advanced computer skills and confidence working in digital environments.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to critically interpret experimental results.
• Ability to work independently in a structured, organized, and thorough manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a solution-oriented scientific and technical mindset.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborative environments.
• A strong commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and compliance with procedures.
• A high level of corporate competencies—ideally above the organization’s average—will be particularly valued.

COMPENSATION & WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Permanent position based in Zamudio.
• Opportunity to join an R&D team specializing in allergen immunotherapy and biological raw materials.
• Direct involvement in activities ranging from experimental development to the establishment of robust production and analytical processes.
• Exposure to various allergen sources and biological processes within a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Participation in cross-functional projects and collaboration with scientific, technical, and quality teams.
• Professional development within a growing, science-driven organization.
• A collaborative work environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

OBSERVATIONS

We are looking for a professional with a strong scientific and experimental mindset who enjoys hands-on laboratory work and is also able to understand the overall process, document it appropriately, and contribute to its continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise, scientific curiosity, and analytical thinking with autonomy, rigor, and a structured approach to experimental work.

We particularly value candidates who are comfortable working at the intersection of applied research and a regulated pharmaceutical environment, and who have the ability to translate experimental results into reproducible, robust, and properly documented processes.