Lab Scientist for Biological Analysis of Oncolytic Virus Activity

**The position**:
Viratherapeutics, a subsidiary of the Boehringer Ingelheim group, combines the agility of a biotech start-up with the resources of a large pharmaceutical company. Our team in Innsbruck, Austria—a vibrant city known for its quality of life—is dedicated to developing innovative viral-based immuno-oncology therapies. As part of our dynamic oncology R&D unit, you will be part of a team to discover and develop novel cancer treatments, bringing breakthrough therapies from the lab to clinical practice.
We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Lab Scientist for biological analysis of oncolytic virus activity to support the development of cancer vaccines.

**Tasks & responsibilities**:

- Establish and characterize primary human tumor ex vivo cultures.
- Investigate mechanisms of actions of novel oncolytic virus/immunomodulatory therapeutics in human tumor ex vivo based primary cultured systems.
- Establish and perform cell
- and molecular assays (e.g. co-cultures of primary cells, histology including IF/IHC and RNAscope of tissue specimens, ELISA, RNA expression analyses).
- Independently perform, evaluate and document experiments.
- Support sample organization/logistics.

**Requirements**:

- Master/diploma degree or higher in immunology, biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine or equivalent.
- Background in immunology/cancer immunology/cell biology is an advantage.
- Sound knowledge in basic cell
- and molecular assays including trouble-shooting abilities.
- Hands-on experience in tissue-based assays (3D) or patient-derived samples is a strong plus.
- Previous experience in histology is an advantage.
- Highly versatile, with the capacity to adapt seamlessly to diverse tasks and challenges.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, evaluate and document experiments.
- Exceptional organizational skills that ensure efficiency and productivity and strong attention to detail to deliver precise and high-quality results.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills willing to work in a company where personal engagement and empowering combined with accountability is highly supported.
- The position requires excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.

**Your Benefits**:

- We offer a responsible and versatile occupation 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 possibility to drive research towards a novel cancer therapy at the interface of science and translation being part of an engaged scientific team.
- Immerse yourself in a passionate, science-driven atmosphere of a small biotech company with short decision-making paths and 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 and benefits package, flexible working times, and great team spirit, plus allowances and attractive social benefits (e.g. public transport ticket, meal allowance, team events, health and sports offering).

The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 47.532,24 per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.

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

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