Production Microbiology Technician

At Ribbon Biolabs we are taking synthetic biology to the next level

Tasks
- Execute production protocols for the manufacturing of microbiology-based reagents and Ribbon’s DNA products according to established procedures and batch records.
- Prepare culture media, buffers, and reagents required for microbial cultivation and analysis.
- Perform aseptic techniques to handle microbial cultures and maintain sterile laboratory conditions.
- Inoculate and propagate cultures using appropriate growth media and incubation conditions.
- Conduct quality control tests and analyses to assess the performance and purity of manufactured products.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, including batch records, inventory logs, and quality control data.
- Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and consumables and coordinate with purchasing to ensure timely replenishment.
- Assist in troubleshooting technical issues related to production processes and equipment.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, efficiency, and scalability.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, automation development and quality assurance to support platform development.
- Contribute to the validation and qualification of production processes and equipment.

**Requirements**:

- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related field. Or equivalent work experience/apprenticeship in these fields.
- Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably in the microbiology or life sciences industry, is a plus.
- Experience with microbiological techniques such as aseptic culturing, microbial enumeration, and identification.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation used in microbiology production, such as autoclaves, incubators, and microbial culture analyzers.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions and protocols.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills to meet production deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
- Flexibility to work in a dynamic and fast-paced production environment.
- Ability to communicate in English (written and spoken) at Level B2 or higher.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office: Excel/PowerPoint/Word.

**Additional plus could be**:

- Experience with electronic notebook entry and/or digital sample management systems.
- Experience with operating automated liquid handling and microbial colony picker robots
- Familiarity with quality control principles and techniques including microbial testing methods and documentation.
- Prior knowledge/experience working in a controlled environment (ISO/GMP)
- Fluent in German (written and spoken)

**Benefits**:

- Full health and social benefits according to Austrian law
- Opportunity to crucially contribute to the translation of Ribbon’s product towards market entry and operational scale-up within a young, agile, and motivated team
- International environment (our current team is of more than 23 nationalities)
- Support for professional development training and English (or German) lessons
- Relocation support if necessary
- Ticket for public transport (yearly ticket “Wiener Linien”)
- The opportunity to grow with the company and to live in the city of Vienna, which is repeatedly ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in the world
- Coffee, tea, and snacks in the office
- By Austrian law, we are obliged to specify the minimum salary level by a collective agreement, which is Euro 35.500, - to EUR 37.800, - gross per year. However, we offer a higher salary adjusted to your experience and qualifications.

**Job type**: Full time (40 h per week).

**Location**: HQ Ribbon Biolabs, 1110 Vienna, Austria

**Your contact person**:
Maryna Listratenko, MA

HR Manager of Ribbon Biolabs

**How to apply**:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. While focusing on the right set and mix of experience and skills, we value diversity and are highly committed to set up working environment with mutual respect to everyone regardless their race, nationality, religion, gender, age or other characteristics protected by applicable regulations and laws. To keep the gender balance in the company we highly encourage women to apply.

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