We are partnering with a specialist biopharmaceutical organisation to recruit a Viral Safety Expert with strong Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) expertise to join its growing team. This is a technical and scientific opportunity for an experienced professional with a background in GMP quality control, analytical method development and viral safety , who can also demonstrate genuine expertise in interpreting NGS data.
The successful candidate will support the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods, while acting as a scientific expert in the application of NGS to viral safety testing across biologics and advanced therapies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development, validation and transfer of analytical methods in accordance with GMP requirements.
- Provide technical expertise in viral safety testing and NGS-based methodologies.
- Interpret sequencing outputs to identify potential contaminants, genomic deviations and other anomalies.
- Assess the biological significance of findings and communicate clear conclusions to customers.




- Support scientific and technical reporting, data interpretation and the continuous improvement of bioinformatics pipelines.
- Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to the preparation and defence of regulatory files.
- Act as a technical point of contact during customer audits, regulatory inspections and discussions with health authorities.
- Support the introduction of new analytical technologies and contribute to the organisation's wider scientific development.

About You
- Significant experience in GMP quality control and analytical method development , ideally within biopharmaceuticals, biologics or advanced therapies.
- Demonstrable expertise in NGS data analysis and interpretation, beyond exposure to sequencing technologies.
- Strong knowledge of virology, viral safety, molecular biology or viral genomics.
- Experience with analytical method development, validation, transfer and lifecycle management.
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📌 Viral Safety Expert (La Mancha)
🏢 ARTO
📍 La Mancha