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ChanPharm GmbH is looking for a Chemical-Technical Assistant

About ChanPharm

We discover novel drugs for a wide variety of diseases; investigate the molecular binding mechanisms of novel molecules to these membrane proteins and analyze toxic effects. ChanPharm is a successful contract research organization (CRO). Over the last years we contributed to the development of novel drugs that are currently in clinical studies.

Our company is working in a dynamic, international environment, has access to exciting scientific projects and provides state-of-the art facilities.

As member of the Vienna BioCenter we are partners of joint scientific projects with research groups at IMBA and global high tech companies.

We are currently expanding our platform for toxicological and drug discovery studies on stem cell-derived neuronal and cardiac cell models.

About the position

• Assist in daily laboratory organization (e.g. preparing buffers and media, maintaining supplies, taking care of the equipment, curating databases)
• Generate and maintain a library genetically modified cell lines (cell culture set up, incl. cell line database and cell lines storage)
• Maintain stem cell derived cardiac and neuronal cells
• Perform standard molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
• Perform flux measurements through ion channels with automated planar patch clamp systems such as SyncroPatch and Patchliner (Nanion Technologies)
• Perform flux measurements through ion channels with a FlexStation (Molecular Devices)

The candidate must have

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry (acquired either via relevant BSc/MSc degree, training as MTA, CTA or BTA and/or via relevant experience)
• Practical experience in basic molecular biology techniques (e.g. cloning, DNA/RNA purification, PCR, transfection of mammalian cell lines etc.)
• Experience in cell culture (including stem cell derived cell models) would be optimal
• Command of English (English is Lab language)

We offer

• A sallary based on the “Kollektivvertrag für Angestellte im Gewerbe und Handwerk und in der Dienstleistung” for a full-time position (Verwendungsgruppe III, first year) amounting to 14x € 2.369,18 gross (Brutto).
• Willingness to overpay according to qualifications and experience, according to the market salaries for chemical assistants.
• Opportunities for professional development in the field of drug discovery.

Application

• The interviews will be held on a rolling basis and as soon as a suitable candidate is found, the position will be filled.
• Please send your CV and motivation letter to office@chanpharm.com not later than February 25th, 2025.