About the Company

Founded in 2002 in New Jersey, GenScript Biotech Corporation accelerates innovation in biotech and healthcare by providing essential building blocks for groundbreaking treatments and products. With approximately 6,165 employees, GenScript serves over 200,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Our European division, established in 2019, is headquartered in Rijswijk, Netherlands, and has recently launched a new production facility in Delft to enhance our service delivery in the EU.

The Role

As an mRNA Production Technician, you will work in a hands-on laboratory environment, contributing to the manufacturing, purification, quality control, and documentation of mRNA products. Your efforts will ensure reliable delivery to researchers and biotech innovators across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Process DNA via PCR, digestion, and purification for in-vitro transcription.
• Perform enzymatic reactions to produce and process mRNA.
• Purify mRNA using HPLC, spin columns, and other technologies.
• Conduct quality checks on in-process and final products, including gel and capillary electrophoresis.
• Adhere to production S.O.P.s for compliance with validated processes.
• Maintain thorough documentation for production processes and materials.
• Manage inventory using an inventory management system.
• Order materials for production use.
• Assist with multistep synthesis and process development of key reagents.
• Conduct routine lab maintenance procedures.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the production manager.

Requirements

• Completed MBO Level 4, Associate Degree (Ad), HBO Bachelor's degree, or equivalent in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related fields.
• Experience with mRNA or oligonucleotide chemistry.
• Familiarity with PCR, HPLC, or enzymatic reactions.
• Proficient in techniques for isolating and characterizing organic intermediates (e.g., column chromatography, HPLC, MS).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-demand environment is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills in English are required.

What We Offer

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

Interview Process

• Online introductory call with our recruiter.
• Online interview with a hiring manager.
• Final online panel interview with hiring managers and stakeholders.
• The selection process may include a reference check.

Please note that GenScript does not provide sponsorship for work visas for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands for at least three years and reside in or near Delft.