Careers at Synovo

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Synovo is a research-driven drug discovery and service company in Tübingen, founded in 2004. We carry out preclinical drug research in inflammation, immunology, oncology, CNS (central nervous system) and infectious diseases, and work with academic and industry partners worldwide. Our interdisciplinary teams share an open, team-oriented culture.

We are looking for a veterinarian to serve as our Animal Welfare Officer (Tierschutzbeauftragte/r) and safeguard animal welfare across our preclinical research.

Your tasks

  • Contribute to animal-study licence applications and prepare statements on applications
  • Independently monitor compliance with regulations, conditions and requirements across a range of experimental settings
  • Communicate with the licensing and supervisory authorities
  • Advise the facility and research staff
  • Promote the scientific development and introduction of methods and tools that improve research processes
  • Take part in hygiene and health monitoring
  • Organise and deliver training and continuing-education sessions
  • Support applications for research funding

Your qualifications

  • University degree in veterinary medicine, ideally with the specialist qualification in laboratory animal science (Fachtierarzt für Versuchstierkunde), which can also be obtained with us
  • Proven experience in laboratory animal science
  • German at C1 level or higher
  • An affinity for research and experience in scientific work
  • Team player with empathy and strong communication skills
  • A strong sense of responsibility and a goal-oriented, self-directed way of working
  • Knowledge of experimental design and data processing, including biostatistics

What we offer

  • An exceptionally collegial working environment with genuine teamwork
  • An interesting, varied role in an internationally active research company
  • Company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Flat hierarchies

If animal welfare is a priority for you and you want to help make sure new, safe medicines reach the clinic, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your application to Renate Burnet at careers@synovo.com.

Apply via careers@synovo.com

To strengthen our team of chemists, biologists, biochemists and pharmacists in Tübingen, we are looking for a veterinarian to lead or support research projects in drug discovery and development, including the associated biomarker and surgical work.

Your qualifications

  • PhD or equivalent degree in veterinary medicine
  • Experience in small-animal practice
  • Ideally, direct experience with experimental procedures and disease models, small-animal surgery, pathophysiology, pathology or toxicology
  • Excellent team spirit and communication skills

What we offer

  • A strong team-based culture and family-friendly working conditions
  • An interdisciplinary research environment
  • Life in the university town of Tübingen, near Stuttgart and the Black Forest: high quality of life, a central location, excellent schools and childcare, and plenty of culture and sport

Please send your application and CV to Renate Burnet at careers@synovo.com.

Apply via careers@synovo.com

We are looking for a facility manager for technical building management across our three sites in Tübingen, with a focus on ventilation and HVAC. You will keep the building systems our scientists depend on running reliably.

Your tasks

  • Operate and monitor the building management systems, including air quality, temperature and humidity
  • Carry out or coordinate filter changes, cleaning and repair of ventilation ducts and fans
  • Meet hygiene standards and run the required hygiene inspections
  • Optimise the systems for energy efficiency to reduce operating costs
  • Keep maintenance records
  • Help plan a new ventilation system together with a ventilation engineer
  • Handle general caretaker tasks and keep in good contact with tenants

Your qualifications

  • Experience as a building technician, ideally with a focus on ventilation and HVAC
  • Knowledge of building management and control systems (MSR)
  • An independent working style with strong communication and teamwork
  • Willingness to take on varied tasks and learn new areas
  • Good German is an advantage

What we offer

  • Varied work with regular external training and internal qualification
  • Company pension scheme (betriebliche Altersvorsorge)
  • Flexible part-time models to help balance work and family

Please send your application to Renate Burnet at careers@synovo.com.

Apply via careers@synovo.com

We do not discriminate on the basis of ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation or identity, gender, disability or age. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

We do read every speculative application that's clearly written for Synovo. If your work fits what we do send a resume and a letter of motivation to careers@synovo.com. Generic mass applications go unanswered.

We also host interns and lab rotation students from local universities throughout the year. Tell us specifically what you'd like to work on.