Scientist - nucleic Acid Chemistry

Ribbon Biolabs is a young biotech company with locations in Vienna and in Klosterneuburg (outskirts of Vienna) developing the next technological wave of error-proof DNA synthesis. With our approach, we are developing a cost-efficient platform to produce long and complex DNA molecules, thereby enabling a new generation of biopharmaceutical processes and other synthetic biology products.

Currently, we are seeking to expand our team with a creative and motivated

Scientist - Nucleic Acid Chemistry (f/m/d)

to support our R&D team with strong skills and expertise in nucleic acid chemistry.

Tasks
- Closely interact and collaborate with colleagues from the fields of computational biology, automation, and microfluidics in cross-functional teams
- Develop assays and systems for nucleic acid analysis/purification (CE, HPLC, etc.), and quality control
- Support tech transfer from R&D stage prototypes to production level technology
- Produce, document, and analyze data including writing relevant reports and assistance in grant writing
- Closely interact and collaborate with colleagues from the fields of computational biology, automation, and microfluidics in cross functional teams

**Requirements**:

- PhD/ PostdocPh.D./ Postdoc level scientist with a background or strong expertise in nucleic acid chemistry
- Deep understanding of nucleic acid modifications and associated analytic and preparative procedures
- Good communication skills with diverse, interdisciplinary audiences (fluent in English - written and spoken)
- Prior experience with industry settings (standardization and quality management, SOP establishment) preferred
- Knowledge of cloning and gene assembly would be a plus

**Benefits**:

- Full health and social benefits according to Austrian law
- Opportunity to crucially contribute to the translation of Ribbon’s product towards market entry and operational scale-up within an international, highly motivated team, and friendly team.
- Flexible working hours and some home office possibilities
- Support for professional development training and German lessons
- Opportunity to live and work in or near the city of Vienna, repeatedly ranked as the city with the highest quality of life in the world
- By Austrian law, we are obliged to specify the minimum salary level by a collective agreement,level which is Euro 47.500, - to EUR 52.000, - gross per month. However, we offer a higher salary adjusted to your experience and qualifications

**Job type**: Full-time (40 h per week).

**Location**: This role is for laboratory operations in Klosterneuburg and Vienna.

**How to apply**: Applicants should provide a cover letter explaining their motivation, a CV, and a list of three references

**Your contact person**:
Maryna Listratenko, MA

HCM of Ribbon Biolabs

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. While focusing on the right set and mix of experience and skills, we value diversity and are highly committed to setting up a working environment with mutual respect for everyone regardless of their race, nationality, religion, gender, age or other characteristics protected by applicable regulations and laws. To keep the gender balance in the Company we highly encourage women to apply.

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