**WHO ARE WE?** ROPU MIDI is a Regional Operating Unit that covers all local Human Pharma and Animal Health Operating Units across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and The Netherlands. MIDI has a multicultural and diverse work environment. More than 1.800 employees are striving to work together to improve lives for patients and animals in our region. **THE OPPORTUNITY** Join Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the world leaders in Veterinary Health, as a Bioprocess Expert. Contribute to the development of next-generation vaccines for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and other critical livestock diseases. This role is pivotal in advancing innovative vaccine solutions, ensuring the health and livelihoods of farmers worldwide. This position is based in Lelystad and reports directly to the Bioprocess Development Leader. At Boehringer Ingelheim, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. We promise to support your professional growth and provide a dynamic environment where your contributions make a real impact. **YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** • Research & Development: Designing and executing bench work using state-of-the-art bioprocess equipment, upstream as well as downstream (e.g., AMBR250/15, AKTA purifier, UF/DF). • Protocol Development: Prepare and plan laboratory activities, ensuring compliance with quality standards (GLP, GSP) and intellectual property regulations. • Process Optimization: Develop and scale up upstream (USP) and downstream (DSP) processes, balancing process optimization, immunogenicity, and cost of goods (COGs). • Technical Expertise: Provide deep knowledge in mammalian cell technologies and downstream processing, if possible, formulation, and analytics (Biochemical analysis of protein (sds=page, ELISA, physiochemical analysis (CD, particle size) ). • Collaboration & Communication: Effectively interact with R&D labs within and outside Boehringer Ingelheim, participating in technical team meetings and giving seminars. • Innovation: Identify and develop new methods and technologies, writing protocols, SOPs, and contributing to publications and reports. • Compliance & Maintenance: Ensure the correct use and maintenance of equipment, designing and implementing new protocols as needed. **WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING TO THE TEAM** • Educational Background: PhD in Bioprocess Technology or a comparable educational level. • Experience: 5+ years in an R&D laboratory, preferably in the industry. • Language Skills: Fluent in Dutch and English. • Technical Knowledge: + USP: Understanding of bioreactors, seed trains, main culture, and harvest processes for therapeutic proteins using mammalian cell systems. + DSP: Familiarity with purification techniques such as chromatography, capture, polishing, and filling processes. + Analytical: Deep knowledge of bioanalytical tools for process and product characterization. • Skills: + Biomanufacturing: Experience in process optimization. + Software Proficiency: Good knowledge of standard software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). + Analytical Capability: Strong analytical skills. + Personal Attributes: Self-motivated, high initiative, commitment, persistence, autonomy, flexibility, quality-focused, reliable, and a strong team player. **WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?** Next to working in a Global Top Employer (https://www.top-employers.com/en/global-top-employers/) certified company that offers you the opportunity to develop and challenge yourself while learning from a fast-paced environment of our European MIDI region:  + Work in a wellbeing-oriented organization (Premium access to Headspace and ongoing support and initiatives related to ways of working to help our employees to stay healthy and constantly improve the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being). + Customized Development plan based on your role and aspirations, with several learning platforms such as LinkedIn Learning Premium (languages + training programs) and our Virtual Campus Lifelong learning at our Virtual Campus | Boehringer Ingelheim (boehringer-ingelheim.com) (https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/about-us/corporate-profile/lifelong-learning-our-virtual-campus)   + A competitive salary range based on seniority and skills (plus annual bonus, 8% holiday pay and a company pension scheme) + Green mobility package where you get compensated even for cycling to the office – which is an inspiring, sustainable (platinum-certified) building + Hybrid workplace model – flexibility to work from home within the respective country and the office and 31 vacation days to re-energize + Option to temporarily work from abroad for a limited period (up to 30 working days, when and if the role allows). + A diverse team and close interaction to international colleagues - We enjoy fun activities and celebrations (e.g., Team events, Christmas Party) and value a respectful working atmosphere! **What’s next?** We will have a look at your CV and cover letter. If we see a match, we will invite you for a video call interview to get to know each other. We will keep you posted during the process! If you have any questions related to the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition MIDI: TalentAcquisitionMIDI.EU@boehringer-ingelheim.com DIVERSITY & INCLUSION At Boehringer Ingelheim we share the opinion that diversity and inclusion is essential for the growth of our business and that our strengths and competitive advantage are also the result of the diversity of our company – diversity across the three dimensions of inclusion: Gender, Geography and Generation. Our people are part of a deep-rooted, family company philosophy that welcomes everyone! We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. 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