Research Laboratory Scientist in Cancer Immunology (CI) and Oncology Translational Science (OTS) (m/f/d)

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The Position

As of now we are seeking several highly motivated Lab Scientists to join our Cancer Immunology and Oncology Translational Science departments in Vienna. The Lab Scientists should become a part of the research team responsible for the preclinical evaluation of novel cancer targeting and/or immunotherapeutic agents, such as cancer vaccines or T-cell engagers. Collaborative, well-connected teams are key to our success, so we are looking for candidates who are strong team players.
This is a fixed term contract for 3 years with the option for extension.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Culture human cells (e.g. cancer cell lines) and isolate human primary immune cells
• Perform functional assays using culture/co-culture of cancer cells and immune cells
• Identify novel antigens for cancer vaccines using immunological assays, such as T cell priming with antigen-loaded dendritic cells (including T cell clone generation) for job profile 1 in CI
• Perform 3D/spheroid co-culture assays modeling the tumor microenvironment and analyze them by fluorescence microscopy and flow cytometry for job profile 2 in CI
• Perform in vitro protein and RNA analysis from cancer cell lines or ex vivo analysis of tumor xenograft samples for biomarker identification for job profiles in OTS
• Independently plan, execute, evaluate and document experiments

Requirements

• Master’s degree in biology/biochemistry or equivalent practical experience
• Prior experience in isolation and culture of human primary immune cells, experience in immunological techniques (e.g. ELISA, FACS) is a plus
• Hands-on experience in T-cell assays/ELISpot is required for position 1 in CI
• Solid practical expertise in fluorescence microscopy/image analysis is required for position 2 in CI
• Hands-on experience with cell culture, solid tumor processing and protein and RNA analysis is desirable for the positions in OTS
• Ability to independently plan, execute, evaluate and document experiments and team orientation with good communication skills

Your Benefits

• Position specific training opportunities for your personal and professional growth
• Comprehensive health promotion, sustaining your health in the best possible way
• Additional off-days (bridge-days) for more leisure time
• Staff restaurant with a variety of lunch options for your daily well-being

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

• Breakthrough therapies and innovative healthcare solutions for both humans and animals
• As a family owned company, we take the long view and stand for stability and sustainability
• Talented and ambitious teams, living innovation and growing together
• 50,000 employees globally, 2,600 in Vienna

Effects of Covid-19

We will continue to hire talented people and we look forward to receiving your applications. For applicants, virtual video interviews will initially take place. During the limited in-person interviews we still have during this time, we pay special attention to distance and the recommended hygiene rules. We warmly welcome new employees to our 3-day onboarding event, which takes place in the form of an online event.

We are looking forward to receiving your application online! 

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Ready to contact us? Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Gerlinde Leiss.

Job – Research & Development
Primary Location – Europe-AT-Vienna-Vienna
Organization – AT-Boehringer Ingelheim Regional Center Vienna GmbH & Co KG (Austria)
Schedule – Full-time