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.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative (Trainee) Lab Scientist Research Immunology.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Perform immune analysis of samples treated with oncolytic viruses
• Immunologic characterization of newly generated viruses in cell culture and in vivo experiments.
• Immunologic characterization of human tumor samples.
• Establish and perform new assays to characterize mode of action of oncolytic viruses.
• Develop and maintain corresponding SOPs and batch-specifications. Write project and study plans and scientific reports; data presentation and discussion in the project team.

Requirements

• BMA, Bachelor’s, Master’s degree or Ph D in Immunology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences or equivalent
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of multicolor flow cytometry including panel building is a must.
• Hands-on experience and knowledge of one or more of these techniques are considered as a plus: ELISpot, cytotoxicity assays, culture of permanent and especially primary mammalian cell culture.
• Ability and willingness to work proactively with hands-on approach in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong team player with good communication skills willing to work in a company where personal engagement and empowerment combined with accountability is highly supported.
• The position requires English communication skills, both spoken and written. German language skills would be highly appreciated (otherwise willingness to learn German).
• Proficient in Flow Jo, Graph Pad Prism and 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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