Viral Vectors Expert in Scientific Core Facility

• Full Time (40 h/w)

• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria

• € 48,000* gross/year

The Molecular Biology Service (MBS) at ISTA is active in the areas of protein and viral vector production, purification and characterization. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a strong background in viral vector production and applications (especially AAVs and Lentivirus) to further develop our services. If you are eager to establish Viral Vector applications in a dynamic research environment, we would like to welcome you as part of the MBS team. Together we aim to make a valuable contribution to science on campus and beyond.

Your responsibilities

• Work closely with researchers to plan experiments, communicate results, and provide consulting in the field of viral vectors

• Produce DNA constructs for various viral gene delivery systems (e.g. AAVs, Lentivirus)

• Produce, purify, titrate and characterize standard & custom virus particles up to safety level 2

• Support cell culture related technologies, for example production of stable cell lines

• Careful document working procedures and results according to QC standards

• Support emerging technologies and optimize established systems

• Conceptualize and implement rules/guidelines/SOPs

Your profile

• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Virology, Neuroscience, Biology or a similar field

• High level of understanding and proven working experience in virus production workflows, including production, purification, titration and quality control, especially for AAVs and Lentivirus

• Experience with production of other types of viruses like Rabies, VSV or Picornavirus is a plus

• Strong practical experience with applications of viral vectors, cell culture and in vivo methods (e.g., FACS, transfection, transduction, assay development)

• Service and detail oriented working style with high flexibility and can-do attitude

• High conceptual and organizational skills

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken), knowledge of German beneficial

• Excellent team player who can also work independently

Your benefits

• Education & training

• Cafeteria

• Childcare

• Free shuttle bus

• Multiple health offers

• Pension insurance

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, and the life and physical sciences. We recruit passionate professionals from all over the world and from all fields who support our goals of excellence in research and science management. Located on a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer numerous opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!

We look forward to your application via our job portal!

* This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA

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