Research Laboratory Scientist for cancer immunology research (m/f/d), full-time

Boehringer Ingelheim; Innsbruck; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading pharmaceutical company in Innsbruck is seeking a Research Laboratory Scientist to support cancer immunology research. Candidates should hold a relevant Master’s degree and possess skills in cell handling and flow cytometry. This role offers a dynamic work atmosphere and opportunities for professional growth within a globally recognized organization.

Leistungen

Attractive salary and benefits package

Flexible working times

Health and sports offerings

Team events

Qualifikationen

• Master/diploma degree or higher in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent.
• Background in immunology/cancer immunology/cell biology is an advantage.
• Experience with immune cell handling, flow cytometry and molecular biology.

Aufgaben

• Design and perform cellular and genomic assays using dendritic cells, T cells, or tumor cells.
• Isolate primary immune cells to measure antigen recognition.
• Develop and maintain working protocols and ensure high-quality data.

Kenntnisse

Cell handling

Flow cytometry

Single cell sequencing

Communication skills

Organization

Ausbildung

Master/diploma degree in immunology, molecular biology, or biochemistry

Tools

Genomic assays

Viral vectors

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Viratherapeutics, a subsidiary of the Boehringer Ingelheim group, combines the agility of a biotech start-up with the resources of a large pharmaceutical company. Our team in Innsbruck, Austria—a vibrant city known for its quality of life—is dedicated to developing innovative viral-based immuno-oncology therapies. As part of our dynamic oncology R&D unit, you will be part of a team to discover and develop novel cancer treatments, bringing breakthrough therapies from the lab to clinical practice. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Research Laboratory Scientist for cancer immunology research to support the development of cancer vaccines.

Responsibilities

• Design and perform cellular and genomic assays using dendritic cells (DC), T cells, or tumor cells
• Isolate primary immune cells such as dendritic cells and T cells to measure antigen recognition in cell co-culture assays
• Apply cutting-edge genomic assays, such as single cell RNA-seq (scRNA-Seq) and/or bulk RNA-Seq
• Develop and maintain corresponding working protocols, and ensure the provision of high-quality data, presentations and reports
• Execute experiments and evaluate data with growing independence

Requirements

• Master/diploma degree or higher in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or equivalent
• Background in immunology/cancer immunology/cell biology is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with immune cell handling, flow cytometry and cell sorting. Molecular biology experience (especially single cell sequencing) is a strong plus
• Previous experience working with viral vectors is an advantage
• Highly versatile, with the capacity to adapt seamlessly to diverse tasks and challenges
• Ability to independently plan, execute, evaluate and document experiments
• Exceptional organizational skills that ensure efficiency and productivity and strong attention to detail to deliver precise and high-quality results
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills willing to work in a company where personal engagement and empowering combined with accountability is highly supported
• The position requires excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written

Your Benefits

• We offer a responsible and versatile occupation in an ambitious international team that has fun at work, a friendly and appreciative working atmosphere in a bright and modern working environment
• You will have the unique possibility to drive research towards a novel cancer therapy at the interface of science and translation being part of an engaged scientific team
• Immerse yourself in a passionate, science-driven atmosphere of a small biotech company with short decision-making paths and opportunity to contribute your own ideas, whilst benefiting from being part of the global group of Boehringer-Ingelheim, one of the pharmaceutical industry’s top 20 companies worldwide
• We offer an attractive salary and benefits package, flexible working times, and great team spirit, plus allowances and attractive social benefits (e.g. public transport ticket, meal allowance, team events, health and sports offering)

The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 47.532,24 per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.

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