Senior Laboratory Engineer (Quality Control)

Do you want to work in an innovative and meaningful environment where quality and development are in focus? We are looking for a driven and meticulous laboratory engineer to join our team in Solna. About us Valneva’s vision is a world in which no one dies or suffers from a disease that can be prevented by vaccination. Valneva has several vaccines in development, including the world’s first chikungunya vaccine, the only Lyme borreliosis vaccine candidate in partnership with Pfizer, and candidates against other global health threats. Valneva’s portfolio also includes two commercial vaccines for travelers: one against Japanese encephalitis and one against cholera. Valneva operates internationally across Austria, Sweden, the UK, France, Canada and the USA. Valneva Sweden AB has a long history in Sweden and today operates from Solna. Learn more at www.valneva.com. Requirements About the Role As a Senior Laboratory Engineer within Quality Control, you will act as a technical expert in validation and qualification across the QC department. You will lead major change controls, improvement initiatives, and complex deviations, while supporting colleagues in quality-related activities and routine QC testing. The role also includes delivering internal GMP training, providing technical guidance, and contributing to the continued development of QC processes and ways of working. Key Responsibilities - Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within QC, with focus on microbiological methods, validation, qualification, and laboratory equipment. - Lead deviations, OOS/OOT investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and risk assessments. - Own and maintain the QC Validation Master Plan (VMP) and ensure compliance with GMP requirements. - Lead periodic reviews and lifecycle activities for QC instruments, including qualification, calibration, and inventory. - Provide expertise within microbiological QC, environmental monitoring, and release testing. - Support troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and method validation/verification. - Coach and train colleagues within QC. - Represent QC during regulatory inspections and audits. - Perform and review analyses according to approved methods and procedures when required. Requirements - BSc or MSc in microbiology, biotechnology, chemistry, or another relevant scientific field. - Minimum 5 years of experience within QC in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life-science environment. - Strong knowledge of GMP and regulatory requirements. - Experience within microbiological testing and/or environmental monitoring. - Experience with method validation, instrument qualification, deviations, CAPA, change control, and investigations. - Experience participating in regulatory inspections or audits. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. - Ability to lead technical activities and coach colleagues. - Excellent Swedish and English, spoken and written. Who We Are Looking For You are an experienced and quality-focused QC professional who takes ownership, works in a structured way, and enjoys solving complex technical issues. You are collaborative, confident in sharing your expertise, and comfortable supporting and coaching colleagues. Benefits Employment & Benefits This is a permanent, full-time position based at our Solna site, with a six-month probationary period. We believe collaboration is strongest when we meet in person while still offering flexibility. The role follows Valneva Sweden's hybrid working model, with at least 50% of working time spent on-site in Solna. As part of Valneva, you will receive a competitive employment package under the applicable Swedish collective agreement, including: - ITP occupational pension - Annual wellness allowance - Access to occupational health services - Vaccinations and reimbursement for medical visits and prescription medicines - Eligibility for Valneva's annual bonus and stock option programmes You will join an international organisation where your work contributes to our mission of developing, manufacturing and commercialising vaccines that address unmet medical needs. How to apply Application deadline: 7th of October. We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please submit your CV and, where applicable, cover letter in English through our careers site. For GDPR reasons, we are unable to accept or review applications sent by email. Our recruitment process includes reference checks, a comprehensive background check and drug test for the final candidate. For questions about the position or recruitment process, please contact HR.Sweden@valneva.com. We respectfully decline contact from recruitment agencies, staffing companies and other suppliers regarding this recruitment.