We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Quality Control team. You will perform chemical and microbiological analyses, inspections, and advanced testing including assays using cell lines and viruses/toxins. You will systematically use multichannel micropipettes and optical microscopes, support method validation, and ensure data integrity to support production. If you have a degree preferably in Quality Control, experience in the pharmaceutical sector, and are available for shift work, this is your opportunity to join a global leader in plasma-derived products.
Company Overview
At Kedrion, we believe innovation and care must go hand in hand. Our mission is to improve lives through our work in the field of rare and ultra-rare diseases. We are a global leader with a passionate team of 5,200 employees, collecting and fractionating plasma to produce and distribute 38 life-saving medicines worldwide, establishing ourselves as the fifth largest player in the plasma-derived products industry.
Our facility is a highly regulated environment where quality is not a secondary objective—it is the foundation of everything we do. The medicines we produce save lives, and your work will have a direct impact on the safety and efficacy of these products. If you are looking for a technical role in a company that invests in research, quality, and people, Kedrion is the right place.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform analytical testing, including complex and diversified assays, on raw materials, intermediate products, and finished goods, submitting results for supervisor approval.
- Conduct inspection and sampling activities, including complex procedures, in compliance with standard operating procedures and GMP regulations.
- Execute tests involving cell lines and viruses/toxins, ensuring maximum accuracy and compliance with biosafety regulations.
- Systematically perform tests using multichannel micropipettes and optical microscopes with reproducibility and precision.
Instrumentation and Support
- Maintain laboratory instruments in efficient working condition, performing routine checks, basic maintenance, and promptly reporting any anomalies.
- Perform auxiliary operations to support analytical activities, including solution preparation, reagent management, and work area cleaning.
- Ensure a clean, organized, and compliant work environment in accordance with safety and quality standards.
Qualifications
Education:
- Degree preferred in Quality Control, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or related disciplines.
- Candidates with a technical diploma and proven relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience:
- Previous experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or quality control laboratory sectors is preferred.
- Experience with analytical techniques such as ELISA, SDS-PAGE, cytotoxicity assays, cell viability testing, or viral/toxin assays is a strong advantage.
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to join a global leader in the plasma-derived products industry, with locations in Italy and internationally.
- Highly specialized technical role in an advanced, regulated laboratory environment.
- A starting wage of $28.91 per hour.
- Professional growth opportunities through continuous training and development of expertise in complex analytical methods.
- Compensation and contract level commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Collaborative work environment with a team of passionate, highly qualified professionals.
- Direct contribution to patient health through quality control of life-saving medicines.
- Performance-based incentives and corporate welfare programs.
- Stability and career prospects in a consistently growing company.
How to Apply
If you have a background in chemistry, pharmacy, or biotechnology, experience in a quality control laboratory, and are available for shift work, we encourage you to apply.
Please submit your updated CV through the Kedrion careers portal or via the contact details provided in the job posting.
