Job Description

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs.


We have leveraged our expertise and capabilities both to commercialize three vaccines, including the world's first and only chikungunya vaccine, and to rapidly advance a broad range of vaccine candidates into and through the clinic, including candidates against Lyme disease and Zika.


With operations in Austria, Canada, France, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., we are committed to making a positive impact on global public health.


Together, we are a global Company which is open to people of all backgrounds. Our diverse and inclusive workforce makes Valneva a great place to work.


Our Quality Control Team are looking to add a

Senior QC Analyst

into their team.

To supervise a team of analysts within the QC laboratory analytical team. To co-ordinate, schedule and execute raw material, stability and in process real-time analytical laboratory testing. Provide technical guidance and training to analysts. Responsible for providing information, advice, data and support to the QC Managers. Manage the initiation of QMS documentation within the allocated timeframes. Represent QC in cross-functional planning, batch release and project meetings. Perform one-to-ones and monitor team performance of analysts within the operations team, providing feedback to the QC Operations Manager. Manage the daily maintenance of laboratories and equipment required to adequately support routine laboratory activities. Be accountable for the QC laboratories being clean, tidy, well organised and in a continuous state of audit readiness. Provide support as an Analytical Subject Matter Expert (SME) as required. Ensure that EOHS requirements are met, and that any incidents are investigated and reported in a timely manner to the Head of Quality Control and the EOHS department. Ensure direct reports are appropriately trained and competent in the procedures they are conducting, and are in compliance with cGMP working practices at all times. Immediately escalate and report any deviations to materials, facilities, processes or procedures to the Manager . Ensure the principles of Data Integrity are deployed within the team and that issues are escalated to the Head of Quality Control in a timely manner. Ensure high standards of housekeeping are maintained within areas of responsibility. Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an enthusiastic, supportive and collaborative team within QC. Develop and drive a culture of continuous improvement and process efficiencies within areas of responsibility. Contribute, encourage and support staff development activities. Deputise for QC Operations Manager during times of absence. Support out of hours real-time testing, adapting to the production schedule. Late and Weekend rota support required.

Requirements

A relevant science degree (e.g. Biochemistry, Virology etc.) Experience within a QC Laboratory working to GMP within a recognised quality system (5+ years). At least 1 year of experience in a supervisory or team lead role. In-depth knowledge of GMP, GLP, and regulatory expectations (MHRA, FDA, EU GMP).
Virology expertise. Use of Minitab Statistical Software. Experience conducting lab tours and technical discussions with regulatory inspectors.




High level of technical understanding across a range of Analytical Techniques. Excellent attention to detail. Good manual dexterity. Ability to motivate and engage an effective workforce Ability to develop and manage change projects effectively and efficiently. Effective communication and presentation skills (for internal and external interactions).

Benefits

Stock Options Employee Assistance Programme Gym membership OR fitness allowance LinkedIn Learning * Many others included