Jobs and Careers at QPS Neuropharmacology – Current Vacancies.
We are always interested in receiving unsolicited applications.
QPS Austria GmbH ist ein international erfolgreiches Auftragsforschungsunternehmen im Präklinischen und Klinischen Bereich. Im Geschäftsbereich Neuropharmacology betreuen wir seit Jahren sehr erfolgreich präklinische Studien mit Schwerpunkt Neurodegeneration. An unserem Standort am Parkring 12, 8074 Grambach bei Graz suchen wir:
Assistent/Assistentin für Laboradministration und Sekretariatstätigkeiten (40 Stunden)
Sie arbeiten in einem jungen, dynamischen Team, welches an der Durchführung und Entwicklung neuer Therapieansätze auf dem Gebiet der neurodegenerativen Krankheiten forscht.
Ihr Hauptaufgabenbereich:
- Versand von biologischen Proben (Organisation des Kurierservices, Abklärung der Aus- bzw.- Einfuhrbescheinigungen, Zollabwicklung)
- Administrative Tätigkeiten / Unterstützung der Laborleitung im administrativen Bereich
- Proben- und Chemikalienverwaltung (Übernahme, Lagerung, Verwaltung)
- Annahme von Waren, Empfang von Besuchern, sowie Schriftverkehr (Englisch/Deutsch)
Ihr Profil:
- Ausgeprägtes Qualitäts- und Hygienebewusstsein
- Verantwortungsbewusster, präziser und gleichzeitig flexibler Arbeitsstil
- Selbstorganisierte und strukturierte Arbeitsweise
- Grundlegende Computerkenntnisse (Excel, Word, Befüllen von Datenbanken)
- Gute Englisch und Deutschkenntnisse
Optionale Anforderungen:
- Erfahrung im Umgang mit biologischen oder medizinischen Proben
- Idealerweise eine abgeschlossene Lehre als Tierpfleger/ Ausbildung als Arzthelferin/ Ordinationsassistentin/ Apothekenhelferin
Was wir bieten:
- Mitarbeit in einem internationalen, spannenden und herausfordernden Tätigkeitsfeld mit teamfähigen Kollegen
- Für diese Position gilt ein kollektivvertragliches Mindestgehalt von €1.561.43 brutto pro Monat auf Vollzeitbasis. Wir bieten jedoch eine marktkonforme Bezahlung in Abhängigkeit von Ihrer Qualifikation und Vorerfahrung
Wenn wir Ihr Interesse geweckt haben, richten Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen bitte an
manuela.prokesch@qps.com Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf www.qpsneuro.com
Clinical Research Associate / Clinical Monitor (f/m)
QPS Austria GmbH is an international full-service contract research organization (CRO) in the area of preclinical and clinical research. To cover monitoring activities in predominantly in Austria and Germany we are searching for a Clinical Research Associate / Clinical Monitor (f/m).
Your area of responsibility:
A Clinical Research Associate is a professional, who monitors the administration and progress of a clinical trial (pharmaceuticals, biologics or devices) or non-interventional study and checks the data integrity on behalf of a sponsor. The work of a CRA includes the evaluation of study centers, the preparation of the submission from authorities and Ethic Committees (IECs), the initiation of a trial, continuous monitoring during the active study period, collecting essential documents until the end of a trial and performs close-out visits in the end of the trial. A CRA overtakes a “linking position” between Project Manager (PM), Principal Investigator (PI) and Sponsor as he/she is the contact point for all parties involved. The function as CRA requires a lot of empathy on the one hand and the ability of authority on the other hand.
Your preferred profile:
- One or more years experience as CRA
- Pharmaceutical, Medical or other natural scientific background
- ICH/GCP (Good Clinical Practice) knowledge
- Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Very good communication skills
- High level of written and spoken German and English
- Fluency in another European language will be highly appreciated
- Accuracy, quick understanding, independent way of working, team player
- Willingness to travel
- Resistance to pressure
For legal reasons we are obliged to point out the minimum salary of 2.900,00 Euro gross per month for that position (40 working hours per week) according to collective agreement with the willingness of overpayment depending on qualification and professional experience.
If you are interested in this challenging position please send your application and CV to
robert.wronski@qps.com.
Labortechniker/Labortechnikerin Lehrling
Für diese Position, auf Basis einer Vollzeitbeschäftigung (40 Wochenstunden), wird die gesetzlich geregelte, gestaffelte Lehrlingsentschädigung entrichtet
Dein Hauptaufgabenbereich:
- Verarbeitung von Gewebeproben
- Probenverwaltung
- Herstellen von Puffern und Lösungen
- Histologische und biochemische Arbeitstechniken
- Arbeiten mit Zellkulturen
- Genaue Dokumentation der Arbeiten
- Bedienung, Wartung und Pflege von Laborgeräten
Dein Profil:
- Mindest-Ausbildung: Erfüllung der Schulpflicht (9. Schulstufe)
- Genauigkeit und Verlässlichkeit
- Teamfähigkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft
- Hygiene und Qualitäts-Bewusstsein
- Wissenschaftliches und technisches Interesse
- Gute Deutschkenntnisse
- Englischkenntnisse von Vorteil
- Computer-Erfahrung von Vorteil
Die Lehrlingsentschädigung im 1. Lehrjahr beträgt € 551,00 Brutto
Wenn wir Ihr Interesse geweckt haben, richten Sie Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen bitte an
office-austria@qps.com Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf www.qpsneuro.com.
Research Assistant for surgeries and tissue collections (f/m)
QPS Austria GmbH is a successful international full-service contract research organization (CRO) in the area of preclinical and clinical research. At our location in Grambach near Graz we are searching for a highly motivated person to support our behavior team in the “In Vivo Research” department.
You will be working in a young and dynamic team that develops and conducts new therapeutic approaches in the area of neurodegenerative and rare disorders.
Main tasks:
- Independently perform stereotactic injections as well as complex tissue collections of mice and rats
- Drafting and revision of new or existing SOPs
- Responsible person for equipment
- Training of colleagues
Minimal requirements:
- Academic degree in veterinary medicine or natural sciences (biology, pharmacy, etc.)
- Experience with laboratory animals; ideally mice and rats
- Technical interest and understanding of laboratory equipment as well as computer soft- and hardware
- Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks in parallel
- Responsible, accurate, yet flexible working style
- Strong quality-and hygiene-consciousness
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Self-organized, well-structured, and solution-oriented
- Good command of English; preferably also German
Optional requirements:
- Knowledge of surgical techniques and methods of anesthesia in mice and rats
- Experience and passion in establishing and optimizing methods
- Knowledge of transgenic animal models
- Neuroscience expertise
For legal reasons we are obliged to point out the minimum salary of 1,958.00 Euros gross per month (14 times per year) for this full-time position (40 working hours per week) according to collective agreement with the willingness of overpayment depending on qualification and professional experience.
Please send your complete application documents, including CV, cover letter describing your area of expertise and motivation, as well as employer’s reference letters and certificates to office-austria@qps.com. For more information, please visit www.qpsneuro.com.
Study Director for preclinical in vivo studies (f/m)
QPS Austria GmbH is a successful international full-service contract research organization (CRO) in the area of preclinical and clinical research. At our location in Grambach near Graz we are searching for a highly motivated person to support our behavior team in the “In Vivo Research” department.
You will be working in a young and dynamic team that develops and conducts new therapeutic approaches in the area of neurodegenerative and rare disorders.
Main tasks:
- Responsible for the overall conduct of a study as single point of control
- Plan scientific studies in collaboration with project coordinator and respective technical specialists
- Statistically evaluate, visualize, and interpret data for project reports
- Supervise laboratory tests performed for a specific study
- Supervise daily activities within a study
- Determine and ensure adequate resources (personnel, equipment, material) for proper work conduct in collaboration with department heads, project coordinators and respective technical specialists
- Monitor compliance and communication with authorities
- Communicate study progress and results with sponsor
- Discuss study progress as well as use and planning of resources with test facility management and department heads
- Meet timelines and budget
Minimal requirements:
- University degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine, or similar area and at least 7-8 years of relevant professional experience
- Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks in parallel
- Ability to summarize and interpret scientific literature
- Understanding of statistical evaluations; ideally hands-on experience
- Experience with laboratory animals; ideally mice and rats
- Responsible, accurate, yet flexible working style
- Strong quality-and hygiene-consciousness
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Self-organized, well-structured, and solution-oriented
- Good knowledge English; preferably also German
Optional requirements:
- Knowledge of transgenic animal models
- Neuroscience expertise
For legal reasons we are obliged to point out the minimum salary of 1,958.00 Euros gross per month (14 times per year) for this full-time position (40 working hours per week) according to collective agreement with the willingness of overpayment depending on qualification and professional experience.
Please send your complete application documents, including CV, cover letter describing your area of expertise and motivation, as well as employer’s reference letters and certificates to office-austria@qps.com. For more information, please visit www.qpsneuro.com.
Master Students
Several Master projects are currently available in the QPS Austria in vivo, in vitro and histology departments.
Your Responsibilities and Tasks:
Responsibilities depend on the selected project and will be defined during the selection of the perfect project for the student. When applying, please specify in which of the following three areas you would like to perform your project:
1. In vitro:
- Characterization of in cell culture models of different neurodegenerative or rare diseases
- Cultivation, treatment and harvesting of cells in culture
- Biochemical and histological analysis of cells and lysates for disease-specific pathologies
2. Histology:
- Histological analyses of brain and visceral organs of murine models for neurodegenerative or rare disease-specific pathologies
- Immunofluorescent labeling
- Microscopy
3. In vivo:
- Detailed planning of behavioral test procedures
- Establishment of behavioral test
- Evaluation of different animal models using the new test procedure
All projects:
- Statistical analysis of quantitative data using GraphPad Prism
- Presentation of data at in-house meeting
Your profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent
- First experiences in animal behavioral tests or histological analyses or cell culture or protein biochemistry preferred
- Fluent in written and spoken English or German
- Experienced user of Microsoft Office
- Good team player
What we offer:
- Be part of a dynamic and dedicated team in an internationally active company
- Flexible project start within 2021
- In-depth trainings
- Support for writing the thesis
- Lunch voucher and free coffee/tea
- Flexible working hours
Please send your application documents, including CV, cover letter describing your area of expertise and motivation, and certificates to Birgit.Hutter-Paier@qps.com. For more information, please visit www.qpsneuro.com