The position

Join our Innovation Unit in Vienna and play a key role in advancing innovative drug discovery by ensuring safe and compliant operations in our biology laboratories. As an (Associate) Principal Research Coordinator in the Discovery Research team, you will lead the Biology Safety Team and act as a role model for a strong safety culture. In this role, you will work closely with scientists and safety stakeholders to ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and business continuity in accordance with internal policies as well as national and international regulations. This is a permanent part‑time position (35%) within a dynamic, international research environment.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a team of scientists and laboratory staff to address biological laboratory safety related topics.
• Establish, update, and oversee safety training materials, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Develop and implement safety policies and procedures in line with relevant standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the biological laboratories, the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) Department, and the Occupational Health Service (Arbeitsmedizinischer Dienst) on all matters related to biological safety.
• Represent the Biology Safety Team and the company during internal and external audits related to biological safety.

Requirements

• Doctoral (PhD) degree in Biology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• A minimum of three years of experience working in biological laboratories, including cell culture activities at Biosafety Level 2 (BSL‑2).
• Experience with lenti‑ and retroviral vectors, including associated biosafety considerations, is an advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements, such as the Austrian Arbeitnehmerschutzgesetz, Verordnung über biologische Arbeitsstoffe (VbA), and Gentechnikgesetz (GTG), is considered a plus.
• Fluency in English and German, combined with a proactive, solution‑oriented mindset and strong networking and communication skills.

Please note that employment takes place via one of our external partners. The employment takes place exclusively at Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG.

Your Benefits

• Flexible working time models: home office and flexible working hours, depending on department and position – many things are possible with us.
• Additional days off ("bridge-days”): more free time through additional days off to bridge single working days between bank holidays and the weekend – without having to use vacation days.
• Canteen & Cafeteria: whether it’s coffee and croissant for breakfast, various lunch menus or snacks in between – our subsidized staff restaurant & cafeteria has something for every taste including vegetarian and vegan options.
• Learning & development: diverse training and development opportunities for your personal and professional growth. Because: you never stop learning.
• Health promotion: health is important to us – that’s why we offer different programs to promote physical and mental health.
• Public transport ticket: we encourage our employees to use public transport on their daily way to work. Costs for public transport? We cover them!

The minimum gross annual salary for this position is € 77.400 per year (full-time) according to the classification in the collective bargaining agreement for the chemical industry. Depending on professional experience and qualifications, we offer an overpayment.

We are looking forward to receiving your application online!

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Do you have any additional questions about the position? Your HR Recruiting Manager for this position is Magdalena Dzieweczyńska.

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Arbeitsform / Flexibility: Hybrid
Organisationseinheit / Device: Research
Berufserfahrung / careerlevel: Experienced professionals

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