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research scientist

Proxygen’s mission is to harness the most innovative, cutting-edge technologies and know-how to redefine the limits of what is druggable. Most drugs are designed to block one specific function of a disease-causing protein. But over 80% of human proteins are not accessible via this approach and are generally considered “undruggable”. At Proxygen, we specialize in a completely different class of drugs, called molecular glue degraders. These have the unprecedented potential to tackle diseases that have thus far been considered “undruggable”.

Originating from one of the most prestigious research institutions in Europe, our irrevocable focus lies on excellence in everything we do. While being proud to be a truly Viennese company, our team comes from almost all regions of the world – with one common goal in mind: pushing the boundaries of what is druggable.

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time research scientist excited to reach this goal together with us and help grow Proxygen to the next level.

who we are looking for

PhD degree with a focus on biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, with a proven scientific track record that includes at least one first author publication. Applicants with a master’s degree and 5+ years of experience will also be considered.
Solution-oriented, persistent researcher with an independent, well-structured and goal-oriented working style.
Experience in flow cytometry, functional genomics (including CRISPR/Cas9 screens), chemical screening or proteomics will be considered an advantage.
Familiarity with cancer research or the biology of the ubiquitin-proteasome system is desirable.
Experience in genetic engineering of mammalian cell lines using CRISPR/Cas9 and reporter assay development is preferred.
Fluency in Python and/or R is a plus.
Good written and oral communication skills in English are required.
High accuracy, reliability and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Positive attitude, reliability, professionalism, and team player mentality.

what your main responsibilities will be

Implementation, execution and analysis of phenotypic drug screens.
Drug target identification via a combination of (chemical) proteomics and functional genomics, assay development and standardization.
Accurate and meticulous recording of work processes and results according to internal documentation practices.
Leading a team of additional scientists.
Contribution to communication/reporting with external pharma partnerships, internal and external presentations.

what we offer

Cutting edge drug discovery in a state-of-the-art equipped biotech company with a clear focus on pushing the boundaries of the druggable space
A young, dynamic, and highly international team that regularly gets together for company events and happy hours
Full support of professional development (conference attendance, courses, etc.) aligned to your individual career goals
Abundant infrastructure with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, cafeteria, and a convenient connection to Vienna’s public transport, all around the corner
Flexible work hours & home office, possibility to work remotely

application details

Please submit your application including a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae with contact details of two referees to hr@proxygen.com in one single PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please refer to „Research Scientist“ in the subject line of your email. We are required by Austrian law to post a minimum salary. The minimum monthly gross salary for this position is EUR 4.200,- based on fulltime (40 hours per week); depending on experience and qualification salary can be negotiated.

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research associate

We are looking for an enthusiastic full-time research associate excited to reach this goal together with us and help grow Proxygen to the next level.

who we are looking for

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the life sciences – candidates with a TA diploma (HTL) will also be considered.
Previous wet-lab experience, in particular familiarity with culturing and genetic engineering of mammalian cell lines, is an advantage.
Experience with flow cytometry, chemical or genetic screening is considered a plus.
Proficiency with MS Office and willingness to learn new software applications.
Good written and oral communication skills in English are required.
Excellent organizational skills, high accuracy, reliability and attention for detail.
Positive attitude, reliability, professionalism, and team player mentality

what your main responsibilities will be

Handling and manipulation of mammalian cell lines (thaw, freeze and culture cells, genome engineering, cellular assays).
Planning, execution, and analysis of experiments with focus on molecular biology (e.g. PCR, cloning) and biochemistry methods (e.g. Western blot).
Sample preparation for large-scale proteomic and genomic experiments.
Assay development and establishment of SOP’s.
Accurate and meticulous recording of work processes and results according to internal documentation practices.

what we offer

Cutting edge drug discovery in a state-of-the-art equipped biotech company with a clear focus on pushing the boundaries of the druggable space
A young, dynamic, and highly international team that regularly gets together for company events and happy hours
Full support of professional development (conference attendance, courses, etc.) aligned to your individual career goals
Abundant infrastructure with supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, cafeteria, and a convenient connection to Vienna’s public transport, all around the corner
Flexible work hours & home office

application details

Please submit your application including a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae with contact details of two referees to hr@proxygen.com in one single PDF. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please refer to „Research Associate“ in the subject line of your email. We are required by Austrian law to post a minimum salary. The minimum monthly gross salary for this position is EUR 2.596,- based on fulltime (40 hours per week); depending on experience and qualification salary can be negotiated.

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If none of the open positions seem to be an obvious fit for you, feel free to drop us a line or two. We are always looking for talented, curious and open-minded individuals!

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opportunity

be part of reshaping the
druggable space

Proxygen uses the most cutting-edge technologies to identify and develop molecular glue degraders. For the first time, we have the tools to create tangible improvements in the treatment of previously untreatable diseases.

team

interdisciplinary approach
for a joint goal

Proxygen brings together scientists from a variety of fields, ranging from chemistry to molecular biology and data science, who share the same goal: to reshape the boundaries of drug development by exploiting the enormous potential of molecular glue degraders.

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flexibility

the best of two worlds

At Proxygen, we adapt each role to the employee’s needs and interests. We adhere to the academic spirit of giving everyone the freedom to develop in their own direction. We support our employees in improving their skills and expertise while providing them with the opportunity to take on more responsibilities when desired.

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Proxygen is located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s largest life science hubs. This inter-disciplinary and inter-sectoral campus offers a unique combination of research, education, and biotechnology. Its rapidly growing startup and corporate scene is currently home to 33 companies.

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