Biobanking Specialist (fmd)

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 support the BBMRI national nodes and associated biobanks in implementing and maintaining sustainable biobanking practices and developments enhance their visibility and foster collaboration with various stakeholders; e.g. through common European funded scientific this capacity you will collaborate closely with Biobanks and National Nodes in our Member States and other related key stakeholders (such as scientific experts from academia and industry) 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 established in 2013 under EU legislation. BBMRI-ERIC enables the development of innovative technology and processes as a cross-domain network that facilitates responsible access to high quality samples data and biomolecular resources. We achieve this through multidisciplinary expertise and service provision scientific excellence knowledge exchange and partnerships in health and life sciences.BBMRI-ERICs visionis simplified as:Biobanking for a Healthier World. Its headquarters are in Graz Austria.

BBMRIERIC is an inclusive equalopportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation. Further information on the vision mission governance and statutes of BBMRIERIC can be found at makes the job special at the BBD department

The Biobanking Development (BBD) department focuses on integrating new established National Nodes and affiliated biobanking networks into the BBMRI community. To support this BBD applies streamlined onboarding processes that promote collaboration harmonize services and accelerate engagement. Through technological innovation and active community involvement BBD fosters sustainable growth increases the visibility of BBMRI biobanks and helps build a resilient biobanking ecosystem.

In your capacity as Biobanking Specialist driven by a passion for the multidisciplinary landscape of biobanking beyond the laboratory you will confidently carry out tasks for setting up such an ecosystem. For example this includes activities within European projects (Horizon Europe) such as scientific writing active communication and timely execution of project activities with a profound understanding of sample processing but without operational biobanking work (this is carried out directly by the biobanks). Your PhD in biomedical or life sciences supported by extensive research experience enables you to seamlessly foster collaboration between scientists and biobanks while proactively addressing challenges and contributing innovative ideas to drive the BBD departments mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the daily operations of the BBD department including monitoring and supporting the BBMRI access pipeline to facilitate interactions between scientists and biobanks.
• Participation in the execution of on-going tasks within EU projects and/or supporting application for new ones relying on your scientific background.
• Draft scientific content as required.
• Communicate diplomatically within an international and intercultural context.
• Participate in preparation phase of EU projects including proposal writing.
• Support the strategic growth and innovation by actively engaging with our community to identify needs and deliver cutting-edge solutions that advance the BBDs vision and objectives.

In this role your required qualifications and skills are:

• PhD degree in a relevant field such as biomedical sciences life sciences or One Health.
• A minimum of 3-4 years of professional experience in scientific research related to biobanking biomedical sciences or life sciences including biobanking management (knowledge or understanding of the various aspects of biobanking including sample collections processing and storage informed consent etc).
• 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 (Horizon Europe) along with project management skills is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Transnational Access funding mechanism for service provision by research infrastructures across the EU is advantegenous.
• Familiarity with the EU landscape of Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) is a plus.
• 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

A minimum annual gross salary of 65000.00 (40 hours/week) will be offered aligned with European and international standards for comparable roles and responsibilities. The final salary will be determined based on the candidates qualifications and experience.

In line with our commitment to excellence we are prepared to offer a higher compensation to candidates whose profile substantially exceeds the requirements of the role.

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. Becoming part of BBMRI-ERIC enables interdisciplinary and cross-professional opportunities for collaboration across Europe and beyond.

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 Grazs biomedical community offers an English-speaking work environment with international projects and plenty of networking opportunities.

When youre not working from home youll 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.

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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 (copies of High School University and PhD degrees references list of publications and project involvements)

Application deadline is the 4th of December 2025; anticipated start of work is as soon as possible.

In case of any questions please contact: Ulrike Rohrer HR Specialist ()

Required Experience:

Manager