Biobanking Specialist (f/m/d)

Job title: Biobanking Specialist (f/m/d)

Job location: The Central Executive Management Office of BBMRI-ERIC in Graz, Austria

Job purpose: With your experience and drive as Biobanking Specialist you will be a core member of the Biobanking Development (BBD) department, working with Biobanks and National Nodes in our Member States and other key stakeholders of one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Health and Life Science.

Contract: We offer a 3-year contract, full time (40 hours/week) with the possibility of extension/permanent contract.

Who we are:

BBMRI-ERIC is the European research infrastructure for biobanking and biomolecular resources. As one of the largest European Research Infrastructures in Life Science with 24 Member States plus IARC/WHO, we bring together all the main players from the biobanking and biomolecular resources field – researchers, biobankers, industry, and patients – to boost biomedical and Life Science research. To that end, we offer quality management services, support with ethical, legal and societal issues, a number of online tools and software solutions and biobanking development. Ultimately, our goal is to enable personalised medicine to the fullest. This is part of the “One Health” paradigm which is the overarching theme of BBMRI-ERIC’s 10-Year Roadmap 2025-2035.

BBMRI‐ERIC is an inclusive, equal‐opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Further information on the vision, mission, governance, and statutes of BBMRI‐ERIC can be found at www.bbmri-eric.eu/.

What makes the job special?

As Biobanking Specialist, you are passionate about the multidisciplinary world of Biobanking with an enthusiasm for active participation within the BBMRI-ERIC community. You are confident with carrying out tasks that involve scientific writing and performing activities within deadlines.

You ideally possess a background in European projects, preferably with Life Sciences research experience, so that handling the scientific tasks within EU projects will come naturally.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Support the daily operations of the BBD department, facilitating negotiations between scientists and biobanks

·       Monitor and support the BBMRI access pipeline tools

·       Enhance departmental functions with your excellent IT skills

·       Draft scientific content as required

·       Communicate diplomatically within an international and intercultural context

·       Participate in EU projects, including proposal preparation and task execution.

In this role your required qualifications and skills are:

·       Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field, such as biomedical sciences or life sciences

·       A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in scientific research related to biobanking, biomedical sciences, or life sciences, including biobanking management

·       Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

·       Team-oriented mindset with the capability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure.

·       Demonstrated experience in successful participation in international or EU projects, along with basic project management skills, is advantageous

·       Familiarity with the EU landscape of Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) is a plus

·       Excellent IT skills (advanced knowledge of Excel e.g. VLookup, Pivot Table, …)

·       Professional fluency in English, as English is the official working language of BBMRI-ERIC

·       Readiness for moderate travel

Employment terms and conditions

As we aim to provide a diverse work environment, the work can be performed at the headquarters in Graz with occasional home office options.

The employment follows the Austrian employment law.

What we offer

€ 60,000.00 as minimum annual gross salary, based on 40 hours/week, (European/international standards for similar roles and responsibilities and requirements considered); final salary dependent on terms of qualifications and experience.

Beside the monetary aspect, balance your free time and your working life independently according to your own ideas: With our flexible working hours, you decide when you work outside our core working hours and you can also take advantage of occasional working from home.

A multifaceted, challenging range of tasks with responsibility in a co-operative working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, characterise your day-to-day work. Being part of the BBMRI-ERIC opens up interdisciplinary and cross-professional opportunities for collaboration.

In addition to the diversity of the various scientific disciplines, we offer a working culture in which diversity is lived and highly valued.

We secure your future: with our comprehensive fringe benefits like complementary health insurance (in addition to public insurance, ÖGK), and a private pension scheme we take care of your well-being.

Our comfortable office in the heart of Graz’s biomedical community offers an English-speaking work environment with international projects and plenty of networking opportunities.

When you're not working from home, you'll find yourself on the 6th floor in a modern building on the Medical University campus, a bustling area of Graz with excellent public transportation (tram and bus connections). A number of restaurants, bakeries and grocery stores serve the hungry medical professionals, researchers and staff in the area.

To learn more about working at BBMRI-ERIC, visit www.bbmri-eric.eu/careers/.

Equal opportunities  

BBMRI-ERIC is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified candidates, regardless of their personal characteristics.

Application procedure

For applications to be considered, candidates must submit for their application via our online portal BambooHR:

·       A Curriculum Vitae [CV]

·       A letter of motivation or a video link in which you introduce yourself and your application motivation

·       Supporting documents (for example: certified copies of High School and University degrees, references, etc.)

Application deadline is the 5th of May 2025; anticipated start of work as soon as possible.

In case of any questions, please contact: Ulrike Rohrer, HR Specialist ([email protected])