We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Scientist in vivo studies (m/f/d), full-time

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, Austria – a great place to live and to work – our dedicated Research & Development team develops innovative viral-based immune-oncology treatment options.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative

Scientist in vivo studies (m/f/d), full-time

Your role:

• Plan, accompany and evaluate in vivo studies performed at CROs and other partners testing our innovative novel viral therapeutics
• Coordinate and perform analysis of samples generated in the in vivo studies
• Actively work with cooperation partners and the Boehringer Ingelheim pharmacology group to establish mouse tumor models and support transfer to external contract manufacturing organizations (CMO)
• Actively participate in the design, development, characterization and validation of analytical methods
• Develop and maintain corresponding SOPs. Write project and study plans and sound scientific reports; present and discuss data in the project review team
• Work in close collaboration with other project teams and external partners; scientific presentation of work in project meetings and scientific conferences
• Train and supervise technical staff

Your qualification:

• PhD in Biology, DVM in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent, ideally 3 years of PostDoc or industry experience
• Profound expertise regarding in vivo studies in small laboratory rodents, experience with larger animal species is a benefit
• Knowledge of mouse and rat tumor models, ideally hands on experience on such models
• Hands-on experience on molecular analysis of specimens taken from animal experiments
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills willing to work in a company where personal engagement and empowering combined with accountability is highly supported
• Evidence of scientific rigor and excellence as documented by first author peer-reviewed publications
• The position requires excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written. German language skills would be highly appreciated (otherwise willingness to learn German)
• Proficient in MS-Office

Our offer:

• This function provides the unique opportunity to participate actively in the research and early development of novel virus-based cancer therapies at the interface of science and translation. We offer a responsible and versatile occupation with professional perspective in an expanding team
• Work within the concentrated, science driven atmosphere of a small biotech company whilst at the same time benefit 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 package in line with your qualification, experience and individual competencies. The base pay is composed of a market oriented excess payment and the respective amount according to the Austrian collective agreement (at least € 58.000 gross per year/full-time)

Contact:

Please send us your relevant application documents, including CV and certificates by email to Dr. Bart Spiesschaert at jobs@viratherapeutics.com
ViraTherapeutics GmbH, Bundesstraße 27, 6063 Rum, Austria, www.viratherapeutics.com