Start Your Career in Manufacturing at Vaxxas
Vaxxas is looking for reliable and detail-oriented Manufacturing Operators to join our small, collaborative production team. This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build foundational skills in a structured, process-driven manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy hands-on work, following clear procedures, and contributing to a team focused on quality and consistency, we encourage you to apply.
About the Role
The Manufacturing Operator role is primarily responsible for supporting the manufacture of sub-assembly, intermediate, and final products.
This is a hands-on, process role, focused on performing routine manufacturing, repeatable tasks in a controlled environment. While you will work within an R&D organisation, this role is not a research or design role, it is centred on process execution, compliance, and consistency.
The role is suited to individuals at an early stage of their career, who are keen to develop core manufacturing skills and are comfortable working within structured procedures and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute manufacturing steps in accordance with SOPs
- Operate specialised manufacturing equipment and support development activities
- Work within controlled cleanroom environments (ISO 5-8 ; Grade A-D)
- Support environmental monitoring, sample handling
- Complete documentation to GDP and GMP standards
- Maintain cleaning and compliance in production areas
- Support team-based manufacturing and improvement activities
- Assist with validation and qualification activities (as required)
- Support stock and inventory management
Qualifications
- A relevant tertiary qualification (science, engineering, pharmacy or similar)
- Exposure to manufacturing, lab, or regulated environments is desirable
Why Join Vaxxas?
- Be part of an innovative biotech R&D organisation with structured and development.
- Gain valuable exposure to regulated manufacturing and product development environments (GMP/QMS).
- Work in a supportive team environment that fosters learning and growth.
- Build practical, transferable skills and a strong foundation for a career in biotech, pharma, or technical operations.
This role is a good fit if you:
- Are at an early stage of your career and want hands-on industry experience
- Enjoy structured, process-driven work with clear instructions
- Are comfortable performing repeatable tasks with high attention to detail
- Want exposure to a GMP / regulated environment within an R&D company
- Are reliable, trainable, and team-oriented
This role is NOT suitable for candidates who:
- Are seeking to lead, design, or own scientific experiments or research programs
- Prefer highly autonomous, exploratory, or innovation-led roles
- Are looking for a primarily lab-based R&D or analytical position
- Are significantly overqualified and seeking immediate senior or specialist responsibilities
- Are not comfortable working within strict procedures, documentation, and routine tasks
To be considered, please submit your Resume and a cover letter (outlining your core capability for the role, demonstrated experience of how you have delivered outcomes and why this role is of interest) by selecting the “apply for this job” function. You will be contacted directly if your application is successful.
