Laboratory Technician

About Biosynth in Vienna

Our Vienna team is part of Biosynth, a global life sciences company supporting customers in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and other science-led industries. The Austrian site focuses on enzyme projects, bringing together development and production to help turn scientific ideas into practical solutions. Joining the team gives you the opportunity to contribute to hands-on laboratory work while collaborating as part of an international organisation.

The opportunity

Are you scientifically curious, practical and keen to build your experience in a laboratory environment? We are looking for a Technician to support our development and production team in Vienna. You will contribute to enzyme development and a varied range of laboratory activities, from fermentation and molecular biology analyses to protein purification. This is an opportunity to apply your scientific knowledge, learn new techniques and play a part in the development of our enzyme projects.

Responsibility

• Participation in the development of new enzymes.
• Fermentation of microorganisms such as bacteria and yeast.
• Molecular biological analyses and co-development of enzymatic assays, from sample preparation to analysis.
• Protein purification by chromatography.
• Participation in all laboratory operations.
• Precise documentation of the experiments carried out.

Candidate Requirements

• Master's degree or relevant qualification (e.g. university, technical college or HTL degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology or biotechnology, or similar relevant training with a scientific background).
• Experience in the field of molecular biological methods, fermentation or protein purification would be an advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of German (spoken and written), very good knowledge of English (spoken and written) and computer skills (MS Office).
• Independent and accurate way of working, communication and team skills.
• High level of initiative and flexibility.

About us

Biosynth® is an innovative life sciences reagents, custom synthesis and manufacturing services company headquartered in Staad, Switzerland. We are by scientists, for scientists, securing supply chains with consistent quality, across the globe. As a trusted supplier, manufacturer and partner to the pharmaceutical, life science and diagnostic industries, as well as food, agrochemical and cosmetic customers, we have facilities on three continents and a rapid global distribution network. Our main production laboratories are located in Switzerland, the UK, Slovakia and China, with peptide and antibody production in the US, the Netherlands. Bioconjugation projects are based in Germany, Enzyme projects are based in Austria and biological IVD reagents in Ireland.

www.biosynth.com

The compensation range provided represents the expected range for this position. Actual compensation will vary based on several factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

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