Trainee Lab Scientist DNA Virology m/f/d

Our Company
At Boehringer Ingelheim we develop breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions in areas of unmet medical need for both humans and animals. As a family owned company, we focus on long-term performance. We believe that, if we have talented and ambitious people who are passionate about innovation, there is no limit to what we can achieve; after all, we started with just 28 people. Now, we are powered by 50,000 employees globally who nurture a diverse, collaborative and inclusive culture.
(Trainee) Lab Scientist DNA Virology (m/f/d)
JOB-ID:
16901
The position
ViraTherapeutics 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/qPCR, 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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