Job opening: Technical Assistant (full time)

Austrianni is a Vienna-based biotechnology company developing biological therapeutics for human infectious diseases. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a highly motivated technical assistant (full time) to play a major supporting role in an antibody-focused program.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Use of a broad range of assays to identify specific antibodies: including various phenotypic and immunological assays with focus on bacterial models
• Mammalian cell culture including work with hybridomas and isolation and growth of human and murine primary cells
• Generation of expression vectors for antibody production
• Small/medium scale mammalian cell culture for protein expression
• Antibody purification
• Lab management including ordering and preparing of reagents and consumables
• Data management and analysis
• Presentation of data in internal company meetings

Requirements and desired qualifications

• Degree in either biology or chemistry (MTA, CTA, bachelor, master)
• Experience with cell culture and molecular biology
• Experience with immunology, flow cytometry and in vivo work would be an asset
• High level of flexibility and curiosity to learn and establish assays and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in an international team
• Written and oral communication skills in English
• Basic computer skills

In accordance with the Austrian collective labour agreement, we advise you that the minimum gross annual salary for this role is € 32 000, but can be negotiated based on experience.

Applicants should submit a detailed letter of motivation and curriculum vitae, including the contact details of two referees to office@austrianni.com.