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- Quality ManagerVASCage 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 and auditing system
- Helping shape the company’s processes
- Assuming responsibility for implemented processes
- Creation, maintenance and training of SOPs in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
- Several years of experience in quality management – preferably in the medical diagnostic field
- Relevant studies/degree in the field of quality management or corresponding certificate
- 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.
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 event coordinator position (20 hours/week) as soon as possible:
Your tasks contain:
- International O2k-Workshops (at the client’s side) and attendance at conventions/conferences:
- Coordination of travel within the team liaising between Sales Athletes, Communication Ninjas and Bioenergetics Adventurers.
- Travel organization (flight, train, rental car and hotel bookings, visa applications)
- Preparation of PR-materials and exhibitor equipment
- Control of travel expense claims, partly for nationally/internationally funded projects
- Organization of our national O2k-Workshops, O2k-Coaching days and virtual installation sessions:
- Registration of participants
- Preparation of materials
- Organization and handling of catering
- Coordination with our Bioenergetics Adventurers
- Invoicing
- Management of PR materials (orders, stock)
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 (international experience is an advantage)
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Care and attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Dedication
We offer:
A 20 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 18 181.- gross/year).
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter and CV to Mag. Biol. Verena Laner: welcome@oroboros.at
Ensuring the excellent quality of our daily work in the Oroboros O2k-Laboratory your tasks contain:
- Cell culture and sample preparation, production of buffers, chemicals and media.
- Quality Control of the O2k-FluoRespirometer, NextGen-O2k and other devices
- Ordering and stock maintenance
- 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) by high-resolution respirometry in combination with fluorescence and redox measurements.
- Analytical measurements on biological samples: Cell count, protein content, spectrophotometric determination of enzyme activities
- Application, evaluation and development of protocols in our on-going research projects, software testing
- Data analysis
- Administrative tasks in the laboratory, e.g. coordination of the use of instruments
- Technical customer support
- O2k-Workshops (remote and on-site)
- Maintaining equipment records and work logs
Requirements:
- Completed training as lab technician or alternatively completed a university degree in biological sciences with lab experience
- Open-minded, creative and motivated personality with a proactive approach
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Attention to detail and careful working method
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
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 35 000.- 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
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 (38.5 hours/week) as soon as possible:
Your tasks contain:
- First point of contact for international customer inquiries, correspondence almost exclusively in English
- Individual customer account management
- Day-to-day business: quotes and order processing, invoicing, administrative handling of national and international shipping processes as well as repairs/services
- Database management and controlling
- Supporting the implementation of the ERP system
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 (international experience is an advantage)
- Professional experience with export of goods is an advantage
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Experience with ERP systems desirable
- Care and attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Dedication to the daily work routine
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 35 000.- gross/year).
To apply: Please send your application including a motivation letter and CV 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
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.
To help our team to excel, we offer support for educational training
Balance family and work with paid parental leave, options for reduced, flexible hours and remote working
Roll away any tension with the on-site Ergophysion TensionTerminator
Easily reachable by bike or with public transportation, shared parking spaces available
Enjoy lunch and coffee breaks on the terrace with views of the local mountains
Well-equipped kitchen and dining area available for use to all employees
We are an engaged and friendly international team
Regular team events foster team spirit
Interact with customers from around the globe
Environmentally conscious in the products we chose – repair instead of replace
Free coffee and tea available for an energy boost
Opportunities to take part in international conferences, connecting with top experts in the field of bioenergetics and cell research
Enhance work/life balance with flexible hours and Friday afternoons off
Reduce commutes with options to work from home up to 2 days/week
We welcome visiting international researchers
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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