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19-06-2025

Enhance Your Biotech Career with GMP and Vaccine Production Essentials – For Jobseekers

Are you a jobseeker with a HBO or WO background eager to break into the biopharmaceutical industry? 


The GMP & Vaccine Production Essentials – For Jobseekers training at the Biotech Training Facility in Leiden offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on GMP experience in a real-life production environment. This fully subsidized course, supported by the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, is designed for individuals looking for a job in health & life sciences sector. 

Training Overview
This comprehensive program consists of:

Day 1: E-learning (4-5 hours)
Engage in self-paced modules covering essential topics such as:

  • Introduction to GMP

  • Quality Systems

  • Deviations and Out of Specifications (OOS)

  • Pharmaceutical Documentation

  • Change Control

  • Employee Training

  • Equipment, Facilities, and Production

  • Raw Data and Data Integrity

  • Contamination Control

Day 2: On-site Practical Training
Experience hands-on sessions in cleanrooms, focusing on:

  • Cleanroom classifications and gowning procedures

  • Upstream Processing (USP) techniques

  • Downstream Processing (DSP) methods

  • Cell culture and bioreactor operations

  • Environmental monitoring

  • Batch record practices for media preparation


This blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application equips participants with the skills necessary to embark on a career in the biotech industry.

Why Participate?

  • Real-World Experience: Train in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with cleanrooms and advanced utilities, simulating a true production environment.
  • Industry-Relevant Skills: Gain insights into GMP, cleanroom operations, and vaccine manufacturing processes, all highly sought after in the biopharmaceutical sector.
  • Career Advancement: Enhance your resume and increase your employability by acquiring practical experience that aligns with industry standards. 
  • Fully Subsidised: Thanks to the support from the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, this training is offered at no cost to eligible jobseekers.

Participant Feedback
The last GMP & Vaccine Production Essentials Training was rated by participants with a 9.1/10!
Previous attendees have praised the training for its comprehensive content and hands-on approach. 

Upcoming Sessions
The upcoming sessions of this training are already fully booked. However, you can register for the waiting list to be informed when new sessions are scheduled. 
Please note that spaces are limited, and early registration is recommended. 

About Biotech Training Facility
Located in Leiden, the Biotech Training Facility offers a range of training programs tailored to the needs of the biopharmaceutical industry. With a focus on practical, hands-on learning, the facility provides participants with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the rapidly evolving biotech sector.

For more information or to register for future sessions, please visit the Biotech Training Facility website.

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