Technical Assistant animal experiments (full time)

Austrianni is a Vienna-based biotechnology company developing biological therapeutics for human infectious diseases. We are looking for a full time technical assistant to play a major supporting role in an antibody-focused program.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Mammalian cell culture including work with hybridomas and medium scale cell culture for protein expression
• PCR & cloning of antibody genes into expression vectors for antibody production
• Assays to identify specific antibodies: ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry and growth/infection assays with bacteria
• Immunization of mice, blood sampling for titer determination, preparation of lymphoid organs and B cell isolation
• Lab management including ordering and preparing of reagents and consumables for in vivo work
• Data management and analysis
• Presentation of data in internal company meetings

Requirement

• Degree in either biology or veterinary medicine or other life-science related studies (BTA, MTA, CTA, bachelor or master FH/University)
• Written and oral communication skills in English

Desired qualifications

• Expertise in cell culture and molecular biology
• Experience in working with mice (immunization, blood sampling, isolation of splenocytes)
• Experience in immunology and cellular assays

Applicants should submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae, including the contact details of at least one referee to office@austrianni.com.