The position

Vira Therapeutics is a subsidiary of the Boehringer Ingelheim group of companies: a perfect symbiosis of big pharma and a biotech start-up vibe. Located in the beautiful city of Innsbruck (Rum), Austria – a great place to live and to work – our team develops innovative cancer drugs of tomorrow.
Our research team is looking for a highly motivated (Trainee) Lab Scientist DNA Virology.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Independent work in research projects to optimize our proprietary oncolytic virus (OV)/cancer vaccine platforms for (pre‐) clinical development
• Evaluation and optimization of new concepts in OV-based cancer immunotherapies
• Cloning and recovery of recombinant OVs
• Characterization of newly generated OVs with molecular and cell biology tests, and validation of new test methods
• Creation and processing of standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as project and study plans
• Evaluation and documentation of results and data presentation in project teams
• Support the BSL2 laboratory organization

Requirements

• Master/diploma degree in biotechnology, microbiology, or equivalent, professional experience in molecular virology of DNA viruses is an advantage
• Hands- on experience and good knowledge in mammalian cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques (western blot, PCR/q PCR, molecular cloning)
• Ability to independently plan, execute, evaluate, and document experiments
• Willingness to work proactively with hands-on approach in a highly entrepreneurial environment
• Team player with clear communication skills to integrate in a multi-disciplinary, lively, and flexible team
• The position requires English communication skills, both spoken and written. German language skills would be highly appreciated (otherwise willingness to learn German).
• Proficient use of MS‐Office

Your Benefits

• We offer a responsible and versatile occupation with professional perspective 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 opportunity to participate actively in the early development of novel virus-based cancer therapies at the interface of science and translation.
• Aspirate the passionate, science-driven atmosphere of a small biotech company with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths and the 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 plus allowances and benefits package, flexible working times, and great team spirit. As well as attractive social benefits (e.g. public transport ticket, meal allowance, team events, health and sports offers).

The minimum gross annual salary according to the collective bargaining agreement for this position is EUR 50.000 (full time), although the actual salary is based on your technical skills and personal competencies as well as your professional experience.

We are looking forward to receiving your application online!

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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Anja Diestel.
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