ÖGMBT thanks all exhibitors, visitors and sponsors for their participation and support!
5 Career Workshops - 15 Exhibitors - 630 participants - 440 CVs within the Talent Pool –
Networking – Employer Pitches – CV Check – Job Profiles – Job Board
The Life Sciences Career Fair 2026 (LSCF26), which took place on May 13, 2026, at the premises of the Hochschule Campus Wien (Favoritenstraße 226, 1100 Vienna), was an outstanding success. LSCF26 enabled jobseekers and potential employers to meet and to network. In a time where linkedIn and digital recruiting tools play an increasingly dominant role in hiring, the power of human connection is more important than ever. A face-to-face career fair offers an irreplaceable chance to engage in meaningful conversations, ask direct questions and experience the energy and culture of a potential employer.
The fair attracted a diverse target group composed of students at any levels and young professionals with wide ranged career experinces. The visitors arrived not only from Vienna and surroundings, but also from all other Austrian federal states and 35 even from abroad. Students and young professionals received a representative overview of careers offered by the Austrian job market in the life sciences field. Young professionals had the chance to get in contact with a variety of potentials employers from academia and research institutions, from start-ups and SMEs to global corporates and further organisations supporting life sciences scientists.
The supporting program offered interesting CAREER WORKSHOPS and EMPLOYER PRESENTATIONS to envision personal career goals and inspiring presentations showcasing different career opportunities. Moreover, several recruiting tools facilitated the matchmaking of jobseekers with employers looking for skilled personal. Within the framework of EMPLOYERS' Pitches, the exhibitors introduced themselves as potential employers. The TALENT POOL gave the exhibitors access to over 436 CVs uploaded by the visitors with filter options enabling recruiting before and after the fair. In addition, individual CV checks & feedback were offered by several exhibitors, the workshop leaders and two of our board members. Participants also had the opportunity to have professional photos taken for their resumes by the photographer Philipp Schuster in the RESUME FOTO CORNER. Everything that serves the next step in the career was there.
The event was organized with the partners acib, Hochschule Campus Wien, LISA and Chemie Report. Only through the financial support of the Federal Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism (BMWET) the event could be realized. We even had 2 start-ups among our exhibitors. With great appreciation we would like to thank all partners and supporters.
The feedback from students, life scientists, research institutions and companies was incredibly positive. Dozens of employments were mediated thanks to this year’s career fair. The large attendance prove the need in Austria for such an event to connect life sciences with the job market.
The LSCF is THE career fair for the whole life sciences sector in Austria, from academia to industry, that was launched to stay as annual fix point for the community.
Program outline
Impressions of the Life Sciences Career Fair 2026
acib gmbH
About:
acib is an international center of excellence in the field of industrial biotechnology. The research center develops sustainable, environmentally friendly, and economically and technically advanced processes for the biotech-, pharmaceutical- and chemical industries. In doing so, it takes nature's methods and tools as its model.
Within its partner network, acib cooperates with industry and academia in order to transfer scientific results into efficient processes and innovative products, always for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment.
acib is a strong partner in EU projects, not only for scientific approaches but also for communication, dissemination work packages or life-cycle assessments.
Number of Staff:
130
Locations:
distributed across Austria (Vienna, Graz, Tulln, Linz)
Homepage:
https://www.acib.at/
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services
Candidates wanted:
Interest in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.
Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science, University of Vienna
About:
VDS MES is a unique doctoral program that offers interdisciplinary training at the interfaces of microbiology, ecology, and environmental geosciences to address current challenges in the 21st century society, including the role of microbiomes, adaptation and resistance mechanisms, biogeochemistry, pollutant dynamics and nutrient fluxes in global change and for human, animal, plant, and environmental health. Our students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of microbes at all levels, from molecular circuits determining the fate of single cells to microbial communities to ecosystem processes and of pollutant dynamics and nutrient and geochemical cycles.
Number of Staff:
3 staff, ca. 95 PhD students
Locations:
Vienna
Homepage:
https://vds-mes.univie.ac.at/
Positions offered:
PhD position
Candidates wanted:
Master program graduates from adjacent fields (e.g. Biology, Environmental Science, ...)
Fulbright Austria
About:
Fulbright Austria offers grants for Austrian and US citizens to study, research, and teach in the US and Austria in pursuit of its mission to promote mutual understanding, cooperation, and knowledge transfer between the peoples of Austria and the US. Fulbright Austria also pursues its mission by serving as an EducationUSA advising center and providing information to students and institutions on opportunities to study in the US.
To finance its grants, Fulbright Austria receives core funding from the governments of Austria and the US and relies on partnerships with institutions on both sides of the Atlantic and on generous donations from our alum community. The combined efforts of all these stakeholders have sustained the ongoing success of Fulbright Austria’s programs for students, scholars, and teaching assistants since 1950, and new partnerships in Austria and the US continuously add to the number of opportunities Fulbright Austria can create for citizens of both countries.
Number of Staff:
8
Locations:
Vienna
Homepage:
https://www.fulbright.at/
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services
Candidates wanted:
Post-bachelors students and scholars looking to study or teach in the United States
Hochschule Campus Wien, University of Applied Sciences
About:
With more than 9,000 students, Hochschule Campus Wien is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria. The Department of Applied Life Sciences offers a wide range of degree programs with a focus on science and engineering, including bachelor's and master's degrees in molecular biotechnology, biopharmaceutical engineering, bioprocess engineering, and in packaging and resource management.
Research and development are a significant and growing part of the activities of the Department of Applied Life Sciences. Partnerships with renowned universities, research institutes, hospitals and industry partners as well as project-related funding from funding agencies such as FFG and MA23 prove the recognized research expertise of Hochschule Campus Wien. Through the interdisciplinary combination of life science, technology, economics, and sustainability, students acquire profound theoretical knowledge and practical skills that open up excellent career prospects in research, industry, business, and government.
Number of Staff:
100
Locations:
Vienna, Austria
Homepage:
https://www.hcw.ac.at/als-en
Positions offered:
BSc thesis; MSc thesis
Candidates wanted:
Bachelor’s degree graduates, Technicians, Scientists, PhD students, Post-docs
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
About:
The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a cross-disciplinary research institution that merges fundamental science with graduate education, located near Vienna. Our scientists conduct theoretical and experimental research in Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, and Information and System Sciences. With an English-speaking, internationally diverse community from over 80 nationalities, ISTA fosters innovation through collaboration.
ISTA offers career opportunities at all levels, including fully funded internships and a PhD program for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. Early-career scientists can pursue postdoctoral research focused on high-level fundamental science. Faculty positions with generous funding and career support allow distinguished scientists to establish and lead research groups. Additionally, ISTA provides careers in scientific support (core facilities) and administration (IT, HR, PR, Finance, and more).
Number of Staff:
1200
Locations:
Klosterneuburg, Austria
Homepage:
https://ista.ac.at/
Positions offered:
short-term internship; BSc thesis; MSc thesis; PhD position; entry-level position; position with first experience; specialised position
Candidates wanted:
Students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree for internship and PhD positions; PhD graduates for postdoc positions; highly qualified scientists for faculty positions; scientific and admin profiles for scientific services and administration positions.
IUBMB
About:
Our goal as the IUBMB and its Trainee Initiative is to bring together scientists from around the world and support their scientific and professional development. We organize a variety of events, webinars, and initiatives with educational or networking purposes. Our Trainee Initiative is led by trainees for trainee - whether you are a high school student, undergraduate, master’s student, PhD candidate, or postdoctoral researcher, we aim to provide activities and resources that support your development. Beyond our activities for students and scientists, we support national and continental societies in biochemistry and molecular biology in the organization of their events, the expansion of their outreach, and the development of their content. Happy to get in touch with you!
Number of Staff:
10+
Locations:
Global
Homepage:
https://iubmb.org/
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services; short-term internship
life-science Karriere Services
About:
life-science Karriere Services – Your Partner for a Career in the Natural Sciences
You are a natural scientist aiming to move ahead in your career? Then you are in the right place.
We run a specialised job board and a network – exclusively for natural scientists. Since the year 2000 we have supported early-career and experienced professionals in finding the right job and growing professionally.
What we offer you:
- Job board at jobboerse.life-science.eu with carefully curated positions from partners such as Octapharma, Boehringer Ingelheim, San Group and others.
- CV check right here at our booth – bring your CV along and get concrete, useful feedback.
- Community at members.life-science.eu – register for free, access our career area, connect with like-minded professionals and boost your visibility. Share your thoughts and ideas and join our online events.
Our conviction: professional success and sustainability belong together.
Locations:
Vienna
Homepage:
https://life-science.eu
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services
Candidates wanted:
all kind of candidates with a background in natural sciences
Medical University of Vienna
About:
Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) is one of the longest-established medical education and research facilities in Europe. With almost 8,600 students, it is currently the largest medical training centre in the German-speaking countries. With more than 6,500 employees, 30 departments and two clinical institutes, 12 medical theory centres and numerous highly specialised laboratories, it is one of Europe's leading research establishments in the biomedical sector.
As one of the biggest medical universities in Europe, MedUni Vienna consistently strives to attract the brightest minds in order to further medical research, impart forward-thinking knowledge and ensure the best possible and most advanced care for patients.
As a Medical University, it espouses the three main tasks of acquiring, passing on, and applying knowledge. The innovations developed by its employees provide the conditions that enable it to actively shape the future of medicine.
Number of Staff:
6500
Locations:
Vienna
Homepage:
https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/
Positions offered:
PhD position; entry-level position; position with first experience; specialised position
Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.
About:
For more than 40 years, Octapharma has grown into the world's largest privately owned and independent plasma fractionator, with more than 12.000 dedicated employees manufacturing high-quality, life-saving medicines derived from human plasma and human cell lines.
Every day, we work to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries and improving their lives. Our efforts focus on three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, hematology and critical care.
Octapharma operates seven research and development sites, five production facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, as well as over 190 plasma donation centers across Europe and the United States.
Vienna is home to Octapharma’s largest production site, covering the entire value chain from R&D and production to support functions. More than 1.700 employees from 37 nations work at the Vienna site.
Number of Staff:
1.700 in Vienna, worldwide 12.000
Locations:
Headquarter in Lachen, Switzerland | First & largest production site in Vienna | global located: five production facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden
Homepage:
https://www.octapharma.at/de/ueber-uns
Positions offered:
short-term internship; MSc thesis; entry-level position; position with first experience; specialised position
Candidates wanted:
Entry Level, first experiences, proficient with several years of working experience
OeAD
About:
EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion is the European portal for research careers and mobility. It supports researchers in developing their careers and moving across borders, contributing to Europe’s strength as a leading hub for scientific excellence.
In Austria, EURAXESS is represented by the OeAD in cooperation with the FFG, acting as the national bridgehead organisation. Together, they provide tailored support for researchers interested in coming to Austria or advancing their careers within its dynamic research landscape.
In addition to a Europe-wide database of job opportunities, scholarships and funding programmes, EURAXESS offers career development tools and practical guidance for planning and organising a research stay in Austria and across the European Research Area.
Locations:
Austria, EU-wide and global
Homepage:
www.euraxess.at
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services
ÖGMBT
About:
ÖGMBT YOUNG LIFE SCIENTISTS
AUSTRIA
Young Life Scientists Austria (YLSA) is the bottom-up initiative of the Austrian Association of Molecular Life Sciences and Biotechnology (ÖGMBT), from and for young scientists. The goal is to establish a network among young life scientists within the association.
As a young life scientist throughout your study and career steps you
probably were wondering:
What are my possibilities, opportunities after any level of life science degree? Which way is the right one and how to make the best out of the knowledge and experience I gained during my studies? What are transferable skills scientists have? How to activate, engage yourself and network in the life science, biotech, and pharma community? How to gain new skills or write a perfect job application? How to keep up with the state-of-the-art jobs and be informed about job openings throughout Austria?
These are just a few of the questions that worry young life scientists eager to succeed and gain the most out of their career path.
Number of Staff:
12
Locations:
Austria
Open Science - Lebenswissenschaften im Dialog
About:
The name says it all: Open Science is all about making life sciences available to everyone. The association works in a wide variety of communication projects – from discussions and presentations to laboratory workshops and teacher training – to stimulate discussion about
life science topics and bring scientists together with school pupils, teachers and anyone else
interested in learning more.
Number of Staff:
22
Locations:
Vienna
Homepage:
www.openscience.or.at
Positions offered:
Currently none, but we provide job related services
Shimadzu HandelsgesmbH
About:
We are a leading global manufacturer of solutions for instrumental analysis, medical technology, and testing equipment. We develop and manufacture innovative products for laboratories in industry, science, and various institutions. For more than 150 years, the Shimadzu brand has stood for quality, sustainability, and innovation. Thanks to these values and our more than 800 employees in Europe, we are able to consistently exceed the high expectations of our international customers.
Number of Staff:
AT: 25; worldwide: 14,500
Locations:
Korneuburg
Homepage:
https://www.shimadzu.at/
Positions offered:
specialised position
St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung
About:
St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung (St. Anna CCRI) aims to improve the treatment of children and adolescents with cancer by bringing together translational and clinical research with the exploration of basic disease mechanisms. In Austria alone, 300–350 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer every year. Thanks to research, more than 80% of these children will survive.
Integrally connected with St. Anna Children’s Hospital, experimental and theoretical scientists at St. Anna CCRI work side by side with oncologists to tackle major challenges in pediatric cancer research and therapy.
St. Anna CCRI tears down conventional boundaries through constant exchange and collaboration with leading institutions, ensuring that research translates into tangible benefits for patients. Committed to a bench-to-bedside approach, the institute coordinates clinical trials and is deeply embedded in global research networks to drive innovation and maximize its impact in the fight against childhood cancer.
Number of Staff:
170
Locations:
Vienna, Austria
Homepage:
https://ccri.at/
Positions offered:
MSc thesis; PhD position; entry-level position; position with first experience; specialised position
Candidates wanted:
We are seeking individuals with a background in biological and/or natural sciences who are passionate about pediatric cancer research. Ideal candidates will demonstrate scientific curiosity, a deep commitment to exploring and understanding complex biologi
University for Continuing Education Krems
About:
The University for Continuing Education Krems is the leading public university for continuing education in Europe. With its expertise in teaching and research it works to overcome societal challenges.
We specialize in enhancing the qualifications of working professionals. The strength of our university is providing university courses that keep pace with the times and are oriented toward current and future societal challenges. Approximately 7,500 students are currently enrolled in University for Continuing Education Krems, more than 30,000 have already completed their studies successfully.
Research at University for Continuing Education Krems is centered on contemporary and future challenges society faces. In a transdisciplinary context we build bridges between basic research and practice-oriented application, between individual disciplines and in particular to society.
The University for Continuing Education Krems combines ongoing innovation in research and teaching with the highest standards.
Number of Staff:
>700
Locations:
Krems, Austria
Homepage:
http://www.donau-uni.ac.at/
