Careers
Join a scientifically oriented organization with an emphasis on continuous innovation.
We are an innovative, international life science company with 20 employees working in our office and laboratory in Innsbruck. Our technologically leading instrument, developed for the measurement of cellular respiration, is distributed in 50 countries in direct contact with scientific users.
To expand our team, we are looking to fill the sales assistant position (30 – 38.5 hours/week) as soon as possible:
Your tasks contain:
- First point of contact for international customer inquiries, correspondence almost exclusively in English
- Management of customer data
- Day-to-day business: quotes and order processing, invoicing, administrative handling of national and international shipping processes
Your skills:
- Successful completion of school (A-level), ideally in business and commerce (HAK/HBLA), or several years of relevant experience
- Excellent written and verbal skills in English and German
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Care and attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork
- Dedication to the daily work routine
We offer:
A 30 – 38.5 hours/week position with a diverse area of responsibility allowing for professional development and growth. The successful candidate will be joining an engaged and friendly team accompanied by a competitive performance-based salary (based on the collective agreement for Angestellte und Lehrlinge in Handelsbetrieben with additional pay according to qualifications, minimum salary EUR 35 000.- gross/year based on 100 % employment and 4.5 working days per week).
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter and CV to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
We are an innovative, international life science company with 20 employees working in our office and laboratory in Innsbruck. Our technologically leading instrument, developed for the measurement of cellular respiration, is distributed in 50 countries in direct contact with scientific users.
To strengthen our team, we are looking to fill the ERP System Administrator position (75 – 100 %) as soon as possible:
Your tasks contain:
- Understanding the processes of our daily business: quotation and order processing, invoicing, national and international shipping processes, repairs/services.
- Assisting in the planning, design, configuration and implementation of an ERP solution to ensure it meets the business needs of the company.
- Providing interdepartmental training to end users and support in the use of the ERP system.
- Managing changes, ongoing maintenance and updates to the ERP system to ensure smooth business operations.
- Creating and customizing supporting documents.
Your skills:
- Completed studies in business informatics, computer science or comparable education.
- Working experience with ERP systems and in the implementation of ERP systems.
- Ability to analyze and document business processes.
- Understanding of sales processes.
- Ability to point out problems and find solutions.
- Ability to work independently and responsibly.
- Teamwork, flexibility, strong organizational and communication skills for a small, innovative company.
- Dedication to daily work routine and fascination with ERP systems.
We offer:
A position with a diverse area of responsibility allowing for professional development and growth. The successful candidate will be joining an engaged and friendly team accompanied by a competitive performance-based salary (based on the collective agreement for Angestellte und Lehrlinge in Handelsbetrieben with additional pay according to qualifications, minimum salary EUR 35 000.- gross/year based on 100 % employment and 4.5 working days per week).
To apply: When you think you are the right fit for the team, please send your application including a motivation letter, CV, and references to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
Ensuring the excellent quality of our daily work in the Oroboros O2k-Laboratory your tasks contain:
- Monthly quality control of laboratory equipment (O2k, NextGen-O2k)
- Production of chemicals for our lab and project partners, coordination
- Maintenance of laboratory equipment (balances, centrifuges, etc.)
- Ordering and inventory management
After an intensive training period, the following additional tasks are possible:
- Respirometry measurements with various biological samples as well as measurements of further mitochondrial parameters (ROS production, mt-membrane potential, ATP production, Ca2+, CoQ and NAD(P)H redox states, photobiology) using O2k-technology.
- Analytical measurements on biological samples: Cell count, protein content, spectrophotometric determination of enzyme activities
- Assistance in the application, evaluation and development of protocols in our on-going research projects, software testing
- Data analysis
- Technical customer support
- Tutoring at O2k-Workshops (remote and on-site)
Requirements:
- Completed training in natural sciences or technical field
- Excellent English skills
- Proactive approach, strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail and careful working method, excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, flexibility
- Of benefit: Qualification for drawing blood, FELASA certificate according to EU regulation 2010/63/EU
What we offer:
A 38.5 hours/week position with a diverse area of responsibility allowing for professional development and growth. The successful candidate will be joining an engaged and friendly team accompanied by a competitive performance-based salary (based on the collective agreement for Angestellte und Lehrlinge in Handelsbetrieben with additional pay according to qualifications, minimum salary EUR 31 539.- gross/year based on 100 % employment and 4.5 working days per week).
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter, CV and two reference letters to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
Preferentially a postdoc with experimental experience in mitochondrial physiology and high-resolution respirometry – applications are welcome from the Oroboros O2k-Network
In the heart of Innsbruck is the Oroboros O2k-Laboratory with the newest O2k-MultiSensor Modules and the NextGen-O2k configuration available for research and biomedical applications, providing the basis of high-output in high-resolution respirometry. This could be your new place of work as an Oroboros Postdoc, where you would join a scientifically oriented team. Innovations, reliability, and customer relations (scientist to scientist communication) are our top priorities.
Questions to ask yourself before applying:
- Are you highly skilled in the science of mitochondrial physiology?
- Is scientific and personal integrity of upmost importance to you?
- Do you feel confident preparing scientific manuscripts for peer-review and publication?
- Could you clearly explain what high-resolution respirometry is to your neighbor?
- Do you have experience collaborating with other scientists in large projects?
- Do the phrases “pays attention to detail” and “very organized” describe your working method?
If any of your answers were “no,” please consider a job with one of our competitors.
If you have answered yes to these questions, please consider a position with us where your key responsibilities would be:
- Scientific projects and publications on mitochondrial function, including collaborations,
- Participation in the research and development of our products, including work on the NextGen-O2k and other innovations.
- Support and training of customers
After looking at the job descriptions in our team, which job title would you suggest for yourself?
What is in it for you:
A 38.5 hours/week position with a diverse area of responsibility allowing for professional development and growth. Joining an engaged and friendly team accompanied by a competitive performance-based salary (based on the collective agreement for Angestellte und Lehrlinge in Handelsbetrieben with additional pay according to qualifications, minimum salary EUR 56 861.00 gross/year).
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter, CV and two reference letters to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
- Quality Manager (100 %)VASCage GmbH is a research center with a focus on vascular ageing and stroke. With a strong team of internationally recognized experts, we develop new strategies and products for healthy blood vessels. We improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Within the framework of the “Mitochondrial functional diagnostics” project in cooperation with Oroboros Instruments, a quality system according to ISO 15189 will be established. In your role as Quality Manager you will be responsible for setting up, coordinating and organizing the quality management system.
Your tasks include:
- Establishing and expanding our quality management in mitochondrial respiratory research expanded towards diagnostics
- Assuming responsibility for implemented processes
- Documentation, maintenance and training of SOPs in our mitochondrial lab
Requirements:
- Interest in quality management and the field of mitochondrial functional diagnostics
- Relevant studies/degree in the field of mitochondrial research or quality management
- Communicative personality
- Very good English and German language skills
- Distinct ability to work in a team
What you can expect:
- Exciting projects, challenges, and a variety of activities in the job
- Flexible working hours
- Performance-oriented salary
- Teamwork in a highly motivated, interdisciplinary team
To apply: Please address your application (motivation letter, CV and relevant certificates in a single PDF – document) to Manuela Bock-Bartl (manuela.bock-bartl@vascage.at).
Job description in German here.
In addition to the specific open positions described above, we accept speculative applications for innovation, new projects and reinforcement of our teams. Let us know if you are interested in joining …
- the Oroboros Communication Ninjas
- the Oroboros Sales Athletes
- the Oroboros Bioenergetics Adventurers
… and how you consider to enrich our vision and empower our mission. We want our team to develop the skills to do exactly what inspires you personally.
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter, CV and two reference letters to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
Why work at Oroboros?
Do more than just joining a team – make an impact in solving basic-research questions about cancer, diabetes, aging, neurodegeneration, exercise physiology and mitochondrial medicine. Make your impact for a sustainable future.
Company benefits
The company
Environmentally conscious in the products we chose – repair instead of replace
Balance family and work with paid parental leave, options for reduced, flexible hours and remote working
All activities from production to programming take place in Tyrol while we interact with customers around the globe
Our independence allows to prioritize customer focus and maintain affordable prices
The team
We are an engaged and friendly international team
We actively welcome visiting international researchers
Regular team events foster spirit, while international conferences expand your network
Different perspectives are valued to make informed and effective decisions
The facilities
Well-equipped kitchen and dining area available for use to all employees
Roll away any tension with the on-site Ergophysion TensionTerminator (www.ergophysion.com)
Easily accessible by bike or public transportation, shared parking spaces available
Enjoy lunch and coffee breaks on the terrace with views of the local mountains
Work / Life
Get support on your public transportation ticket
Reduce commutes
with options to work
from home
up to two days / week
We offer support for educational training to help our team to excel
Enhance work/life balance with flexible hours, and Friday afternoons off, and a monthly flexiday for overtime compensation
Did we mention we are located in beautiful Innsbruck? Nestled in the Tyrolian Alps, Innsbruck and the surrounding area offer the highest quality of life standards in Austria, combining the unique alpine setting with an excellent infrastructure. High living standards include international schools, an excellent health care system, political stability, breath-taking views and outdoor sport activities right on the doorstep.
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