DSM
2 days ago
City, Country : Tulln an der Donau, Austria
Hybrid/Remote/On Site: On site
Join our innovative R&D team as Laboratory Technician specializing in Cell Biology within Animal Nutrition & Health. You will be an integral part of the laboratory organization and our cutting-edge research on the animal gastrointestinal tract. Your expertise in basic cell culture will be crucial, any experience with immunoassays and 2D/3D cell-based assays is a plus.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities:
Oversee the whole cell biology laboratories, including lab & equipment maintenance, media preparation, cell culture maintenance, and knowledge of laboratory safety protocols, including hazardous materials and biological waste
Perform routine cell culture techniques (2D, 3D), including primary cell isolation from blood and other tissues of animal origin
Execute experiments related to cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemical assays (e.g. ELISA, cytotoxicity assays)
Provide assistance to researchers in planning and preparing for experiments
Conduct regular visits to slaughterhouses and feeding trial facilities (e.g. cattle, pigs, poultry...) for the collection and processing of samples
Strong interest in emerging lab technologies and methodologies, strong communication skills and organizing talent to ensure optimal performance of our laboratories
We bring:
An advanced & highly innovative scientific environment where you can share & grow your ideas
State-of-the-art in vitro & ex vivo models and technologies in the realm of host-microbiome-interaction (e.g. Organ-on-a-chip, Organoid & Cell-culture models, Flow cytometry & Cell-sorting etc.)
An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future
Attractive benefits such as supported canteen, accident insurance for work and private incidents, free drinks, etc.
Salary Information:
We offer you an income based on your qualifications and market conditions, with a minimum annual gross salary of €35.000 on fulltime basis (38.5 hours / week).
You bring:
Completed apprenticeship as a chemical laboratory technician or a higher vocational school in natural science (e.g. HBLVA Rosensteingasse, HLUW Yspertal, HTLLT Hollabrunn, Josephinum, or similar)
Experience in cell biology, including sterile techniques, cell culture, and media preparation, is essential
Willingness to visit slaughterhouses and participate in feeding trials, ensuring to collect tissue samples necessary for your experiments and ensure the proper handling, storage, and transportation of biological samples to the laboratory, maintaining integrity and compliance with relevant protocol
Strong organizational skills to effectively oversee the cell Biology laboratories, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow management
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working with diverse teams, including proficiency in German and English (written and verbal) is required
A strong motivation to acquire new skills and think creatively, coupled with excellent problem-solving abilities
Proactive, curious, and deeply passionate about scientific discovery
The application process:
Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume via our internal career portal.
Equal opportunities commitment:
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.
About dsm-firmenich:
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.
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