Orth an der Donau

The In Vitro Gene Therapy Department, in Orth/Donau, Austria is looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and passionate

Research Specialist (f/m/d)

Transgene Biology

Full-time and permanent

Research Specialist (f/m/d) Transgene Biology

to join the Gene Therapy Biology team, to analyze transgene expression with molecular and biochemical assays in the context of gene therapy projects and platform development.

Your key responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, optimize and perform molecular, biochemical and cellular assays within different projects for customer and in-house gene therapy programs
• Consistently provide high quality data within specified time frame and efficiently work and communicate in a collaborative team environment
• Analyze, troubleshoot and interpret data including data analysis software
• Review, interpret and communicate data cross-functionally within internal project teams as well as with external collaborators and customers
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and Evotec internal teams

Your ideal qualifications:

• MS or BS degree in biology, genetics, molecular biology or related field of science, with several additional years of experience in the pharma/biotech industry
• Knowledge in gene therapy and standard gene therapy methodology would be a plus
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and hands-on experience in key technologies in molecular, biochemical and cell based assays such as RT qPCR; enzymatic assays, reporter assays, transient transfections and sample processing for functional analysis of proteins and cellular compounds
• Experienced in working with data analysis software, such as MS Excel and GraphPad Prism (or similar)
• Experience in immune-histochemical techniques and in situ hybridization would be a plus
• You have excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills
• You understand project timelines and deliverables, and coordinate project work accordingly with the supervisor and other functional stakeholders
• You perform work with high attention to detail and quality, paired with the competence for trouble shooting, and the ability to deliver on time
• You are a team player, collaborative, initiative, detail oriented, accurate, reliable and determined
• The position requires proficiency in the German language and a good level in English

Our offer:

• A position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• Capital forming benefits, flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance
• Holiday pay and Christmas bonus, in-house canteen (with subsidy from the company), 30 days of holiday p.a. as well as Capital forming benefits

We offer an attractive salary package in line with your qualification, experience and individual competencies. The salary package considers the guideline of the corresponding collective agreement (at least EUR 40,712.00 gross per year/full-time).

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and provide your application documents (CV and cover letter, including earliest possible start date and salary requirements). We are looking forward to get to know you and to your application.