Biotechnologist - Downstream Process Development (m / f) (Engineer / in - Biotechnology)

Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model focused on delivering highly effective new therapeutics to the patients. The Company leverages its multimodality platform, the “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures”, for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including Pharma, Biotech, academics, and other healthcare stakeholders. With more than 4,000 highly qualified people at 14 sites, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on Twitter (@Evotec) and LinkedIn.

The In Vitro Gene Therapy Department, in Orth/Donau, Austria is looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and passionate

Senior Research Specialist (f/m) - Downstream Process Development

Full-time and permanent, to join the Vectorology Group, to run the upstream and downstream processes for viral vector production and contribute to our collaborative work on gene therapy vector generation.

This position covers all aspects of making gene therapy products. The Research Specialist will be involved in the establishment and running of up- and downstream processes for research grade gene therapy vectors. Additionally, he/she will prepare study protocols, and support the generation of research reports and technology transfer documentations. The research specialist also presents study results and technical developments at team or department meetings.

• Lead and ensure delivery of downstream vector preparation methods (for example FPLC, gradient ultracentrifugation)
• Support the implementation and development of upstream and downstream processes for research grade (non-GMP) AAV vectors (in particular chromatographic FLPC methods)
• Oversee and maintain filtration and concentration procedures such as Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) for viral and non-viral vectors.
• Support the analysis of proteins: protein concentration, SDS-PAGE and immunoblotting
• Develop and implement novel FPLC methods
• Understand project timelines and deliverables and plan/coordinate project work accordingly with supervisor and functional stakeholders
• Review and interpret data

• You have an MS in Biotechnology or similar areas
• You have several years of professional working experience in a process development lab
• You have hands-on experience with ÄKTA Chromatography systems
• Preferably, you have already worked on recombinant protein or viral vector expression
• Experience in standard methods to analyze nucleic acids and proteins is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills, work on multiple tasks simultaneously, paired with the competence for trouble shooting, and the ability to deliver on time
• You are collaborative, helpful, reliable and determined
• You have professional language skills in oral and written English and / or German

• A permanent position within a vigorous and exciting professional environment promoted by an open culture and a spirit of community
• A diverse, international workforce with a dynamic working environment that fosters creativity, innovations and teamwork
• Flexible working hours, holiday pay, and annual bonus depending on performance
• Holiday pay and Christmas bonus, in-house canteen (with subsidy from the company), 30 days of holiday pa as well as capital forming benefits
• We offer an attractive salary package in line with your qualification, experience and individual competencies. The salary package considers the guideline of the corresponding collective agreement (at least EUR 36,500 gross per year/full-time)

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