About HOOKIPA:

HOOKIPA Pharma Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOK) is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing a new class of immunotherapeutic, targeting infectious diseases and cancers based on its proprietary arenavirus platform that is designed to reprogram the body’s immune system.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated Lab Technician with a good experience profile in process development to join our Downstream Processing team for a permanent position. The focus of our downstream process unit within the Process Development Department is the optimization of purification processes and the establishment of a biophysical characterization strategy for pipeline products. The advertised position is primarily laboratory based.

Main Responsibilities:

• Help and assist senior staff at lab related tasks such as  (e.g. lab organization, material flow, ordering, decontamination, etc.)
• Execute downstream purification runs together with senior colleagues at research scale and pilot scale
• Plan and execute experiments to optimize product yield and process robustness.
• Develop and create documentation protocols and follow documentation according to GDP.
• Evaluate data and prepare them for presentations and reports

Qualifications & Skills:

• MTA, B.Sc, Dipl. Ing. (FH) or M.Sc. in relevant field (e.g. Biotechnology)
• At least one year of relevant work experience in the biotechnology industry
• Prior experience with chromatography systems (especially ÄKTA systems)
• Prior experience in filtration technologies
• Ability to work on multiple projects under time pressure
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and proactive workstyle, accurate GMP-like documentation obligatory
• Open-minded and communicative team-player
• Fluent in written and spoken English and German

What we offer:

• Strong team with dedicated and passionate employees
• State of the art infrastructure
• An excellent working atmosphere
• Opportunities for personal development
• Working in a multinational and multicultural environment

We are required by Austrian law to post a minimum salary. The minimum monthly gross salary from EUR 2.333,- (Junior Lab Technician) to EUR 2.523,- (Lab Technician) based on fulltime (40 hours per week); depending on experience and qualification salary can be negotiated. In addition, we offer a performance-related bonus payment and participation in our stock option compensation program.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contact:

If you (m/f) are interested in this challenging position, please send your CV including a cover letter (summarizing your qualification and experiences) as well as your credentials to: talent@hookipapharma.com

For more information on HOOKIPA please visit www.hookipapharma.com