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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Viralgen doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work on-site in San Sebastián
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.” — per the ad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, or GMP-regulated environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Copmany values: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration & Accountability.
Nice to have
- Experience within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or advanced therapies industry.
- Knowledge of GMP requirements and quality management systems.
- Exposure to audits, CAPAs, deviations, and change control processes.
The role
We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our QA Operations team and help ensure that our quality systems and manufacturing activities meet the highest GMP standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a highly regulated environment, collaborating across teams, and contributing to the delivery of innovative gene therapies through strong quality oversight and continuous improvement.
This is a temporary position.
Key tasks
What you'll do
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
- Review quality documentation and GMP batch records to ensure compliance and data integrity.
- Manage quality events, deviations, complaints, change controls, and CAPAs.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing, QC, and other departments to resolve quality-related issues.
- Support GMP training initiatives and promote quality best practices across the organization.
- Participate in audits, inspections, and ongoing quality improvement projects.
About Viralgen
Viralgen is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing exclusively in AAV-based gene therapy manufacturing. Founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of AskBio within the Bayer AG group, the company provides end-to-end support from construct optimization and plasmid DNA production through large-scale clinical and commercial manufacturing, using its proprietary Aava™ platform built on the Pro10™ suspension cell line. It employs more than 400 professionals and states it is home to the world's largest manufacturing capacity dedicated to AAV.
The company is headquartered in San Sebastián (Donostia), in the Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa, where it operates both its company headquarters and commercial facility and its Vector Core Clinical Facility. Its stated values emphasize expertise, trust, and empathy, with people described as being at the core of the company. Viralgen currently lists open roles in Spain such as Fill & Finish Technician and QA Technician, making it a relevant employer for bioprocessing and quality professionals considering a move to the San Sebastián area.
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 400+
- Headquarters
- San Sebastián, Spain
- In Spain
- San Sebastián
- Website
- viralgen.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Viralgen's company headquarters and commercial facility are located at Paseo Mikeletegi, 8, Parque Científico y Tecnológico de Gipuzkoa, 20009 San Sebastián, Spain.
- The company also operates a Vector Core Clinical Facility at Paseo Mikeletegi, 83 in the same San Sebastián science and technology park.
- Viralgen has more than 400 professionals across its organization.
- The company was founded in 2017 as a subsidiary of AskBio within the Bayer AG group.
- Viralgen operates the world's largest AAV-dedicated manufacturing facility, using its Aava™ platform built on the proprietary Pro10™ suspension cell line.
In their own words
About the company & team
Viralgen Vector Core, S.L.U.
Viralgen is a CDMO born as a joint venture between AskBio and Columbus Venture Partners created in response to the unmet need for manufacturing of gene therapies. Our goal is to help broaden the access to these life-saving therapeutics and contribute to the advancement of health and human welfare around the world. We want to make gene therapy accessible to all who live with a genetic disease.
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