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Vienna Textile Lab is a biotech/fashion tech company that focuses on the research, development, and production of textile dyes derived from microorganisms. Our goal is to successfully combine sustainability, safety, and performance and to generate a commercially viable alternative to traditional, synthetic dyes.


Chief Science Officer

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Chief Science Officer to lead our company’s research and development efforts in the areas of bioengineering, chemistry, and textile dyeing. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in bioengineering, chemistry, or a related field, with significant experience in leading multidisciplinary research teams in these areas. The Chief Science Officer will be responsible for developing and implementing scientific strategies that will enable our company to achieve its long-term goals in these areas.

Your Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage a team of scientists and researchers in bioengineering, chemistry, and textile dyeing.
  • Develop and execute research and development strategies in these areas that align with the company’s overall business objectives.
  • Identify and pursue new research opportunities and collaborations that will help to expand the company’s capabilities in these areas.
  • Stay abreast of new scientific and technological developments in these areas and incorporate them into the company’s research programs as appropriate.
  • Manage intellectual property development and protection activities in these areas, including patent filings and licensing negotiations.
  • Collaborate with other members of the executive team to ensure that the company’s scientific efforts are aligned with its overall business strategy.
  • Present research findings and recommendations to the company’s board of directors and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners, including biotech and chemical companies, to develop and implement new technologies, processes, and products.
  • Manage the budget, resources, and timelines for research and development projects.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards related to the development and production of textiles.
Qualifications:
  • A Ph.D. in bioengineering, chemistry, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in leading multidisciplinary research teams in bioengineering, chemistry, and/or textile dyeing.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and executing successful research and development strategies.
  • Strong knowledge of bioengineering, chemistry, and/or textile dyeing principles and technologies.
  • Proven ability to manage intellectual property development and protection activities.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the executive team to achieve company goals.
  • Demonstrated track record of scientific publications and presentations.

The position will be located in Vienna. For this position, a collectively agreed entry-level salary based on full-time employment (40 hours, plus 13th and 14th salary) of 3.000 EUR gross/month applies. We offer overpayment in line with the market, depending on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in working in an open-minded, highly motivated team and want to be part of a startup please submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at


Synthetic Chemist

Your Tasks
  • Extracting bacterial dyes from various bacteria stems
  • Purification of dyes
  • Characterisation and structural elucidation
  • Solid literature study
We are looking for
  • Solid synthesis background, organic chemistry and organic analysis, natural chemistry
  • Excellent technical skills
  • Excellent laboratory practice
  • Good project management skills
Expected personal skills
  • Organised and self-driven
  • Result-oriented and high level of initiative
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills

The position will be located in Vienna. For this position, a collectively agreed entry-level salary based on full-time employment (40 hours, plus 13th and 14th salary) of 2.300 EUR gross/month applies. We offer overpayment in line with the market, depending on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in working in an open-minded, highly motivated team and want to be part of a startup please submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at

Bioengineer

Your Tasks
  • Microbial fermentations
  • Upscaling with partners
  • Solid literature study
  • Optimisation of yield and colour production
We are looking for
  • Solid experience in natural compounds (vitamins, biopigments, active ingredients)
  • Excellent technical skills
  • Excellent laboratory practice
  • Good project management skills
  • 3 years of working experience or exceptional scientific record
  • Upscaling experience > 100 L
Expected personal skills
  • Organised and self-driven
  • Result-oriented and high level of initiative
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills

The position will be located in Vienna. For this position, a collectively agreed entry-level salary based on full-time employment (40 hours, plus 13th and 14th salary) of 2.300 EUR gross/month applies. We offer overpayment in line with the market, depending on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in working in an open-minded, highly motivated team and want to be part of a startup please submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at.

Textile Dyer

Your Tasks
  • develop dyeing methods for our novel dyes
  • characterisation of dyes and pigments
  • oversee and manage the textile testing regime
  • textile testing
  • work with clients on their vision of colour
We are looking for
  • chemical background or similar
  • 3 years of working experience in the industry
  • Experience with natural dyes is a bonus
Expected personal skills
  • Organised and self-driven
  • Result-oriented and high level of initiative
  • Team player
  • excellent communication skills

The position will be located in Vienna. For this position, a collectively agreed entry-level salary based on full-time employment (40 hours, plus 13th and 14th salary) of 2.300 EUR gross/month applies. We offer overpayment in line with the market, depending on qualifications and experience. If you are interested in working in an open-minded, highly motivated team and want to be part of a startup please submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at

Financial Expert

Your Tasks
  • financial plan for the next 10 years
  • investor management
  • year-end planning and forecasting
We are looking for
  • Financially trained (university or equivalent)
  • Experience in biotech, chemistry, or fashion businesses
  • Working experience 5 years
  • Negotiator in an investment round is a bonus
Expected personal skills
  • Organised and self-driven
  • Result-oriented and high level of initiative
  • Team player
  • Excellent communication skills

The position can be managed from any location. Part-time or on subcontracting basis possible. For this position, a collectively agreed entry-level salary based on full-time employment (40 hours, plus 13th and 14th salary) of 2.300 EUR gross/month applies. We offer overpayment in line with the market, depending on qualifications and
experience. If you are interested in working in an open-minded, highly motivated team and want to be part of a startup please submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at.

Internships

We take in every year a limited number of students for internships and master theses. The minimum duration is 4 months the maximum 6 months.

We have been supported by FFG Talente Femtech Internships for Female Students.

Submit your application to office@viennatextilelab.at. Please list your practical experience in labwork.