Boehringer Ingelheim is looking for a Research Laboratory Scientist to join a dynamic oncology R&D unit dedicated to discovering novel treatments for cancer. In this role, you will support the development of cancer vaccines and immunotherapies, bringing breakthrough research from the lab to clinical practice.
What You'll Do
- Design and perform cellular and genomic assays using dendritic cells, T cells, or tumor cells.
- Isolate, maintain, and manipulate primary immune cells and characterize co-cultures with tumor cells and oncolytic viruses.
- Support project-focused research to advance and optimize oncolytic virus–based cancer immunotherapies.
- Work collaboratively on the design, execution, and analysis of experiments.
- Apply cutting-edge genomic assays, such as single cell RNA-seq (scRNA-Seq) and/or bulk RNA-Seq.
- Develop and maintain corresponding working protocols, and ensure the provision of high-quality data, presentations, and reports.
- Execute experiments and evaluate data with growing independence.
What We're Looking For
- Master’s or diploma degree in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline.
- 2-3 years of solid experience in immune cell handling and cultivation, multicolor flow cytometry, cell sorting, and immunological assays.
- Working knowledge of molecular virology, with familiarity in the use of reverse genetic systems for viral engineering, including the design, generation, and characterization of recombinant viruses.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience in fluorescence microscopy techniques, including sample preparation, image acquisition, and analysis.
- Experience in single cell sequencing.
- Ability to independently plan, execute, evaluate, and document experiments.
- Exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
- A strong team player willing to work in a company where personal engagement and accountability are highly supported.
- Excellent English communication skills, both spoken and written.
Technical Stack
- Cellular and genomic assays
- Primary immune cell handling
- Multicolor flow cytometry
- Cell sorting
- Immunological assays
- Molecular virology
- Reverse genetic systems for viral engineering
- Fluorescence microscopy
- Single cell RNA-seq (scRNA-Seq)
- Bulk RNA-Seq
Team & Environment
You will be part of a dynamic oncology R&D unit and an ambitious international team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Responsible and versatile occupation in an ambitious international team that has fun at work.
- Friendly and appreciative working atmosphere in a bright and modern environment.
- Unique possibility to drive research towards a novel cancer therapy at the interface of science and translation.
- Passionate, science-driven atmosphere with short decision-making paths and opportunity to contribute your own ideas.
- Benefit from being part of the global group of Boehringer-Ingelheim.
- Attractive salary and benefits package.
- Flexible working times.
- Great team spirit.
- Public transport ticket, meal allowance, team events, health and sports offering.
- Compensation: €50,000.00 gross per year (full-time), plus allowances. Actual base salary will be in line with your qualifications, experience, and individual competencies.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Innsbruck, Austria.
Boehringer Ingelheim is an equal opportunity employer.
