Career

We at AGES stand for safe, high-quality food and medicinal products as well as healthy nutrition. The protection of human, animal and plant health is at the centre of our tasks. Our employees work in an interdisciplinary manner along the food chain and use their knowledge and skills to help ensure health and food security in Austria.

If you would like to become a part of AGES and start a career with us, we look forward to receiving your application!

To the job portal

1.673

Colleagues

537

Recruiting interviews

5.500

Training days

Join our AGES team - Our benefits at a glance

MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY

Broad interdisciplinary collaboration for the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment. We offer jobs from A for analyst to Z for cell culture expert

TARGETED TRAINING & FURTHER EDUCATION

Specialist and management careers, project management, personal development, talent development, individual training programmes

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS

37.5h/week, flexitime without core hours, home office option, possibility of a 4-day week, 6th week of holiday from 50

FAMILY FRIENDLY

Special leave days, subsidies for holiday care, childcare subsidy, special parental part-time work

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

Free anonymous coaching and psychotherapy services for employees and their relatives, fitness and sports offers, discounts at fitness centres

CLIMATE-FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

Public transport subsidy, bicycle parking spaces, charging infrastructure for e-mobility, possibility of using raised beds on the company premises, air-conditioned cellar in the company canteen

VOUCHERS, DISCOUNTS, REBATES AND GRANTS

With various companies and social benefits, as well as additional pension provision through contributions to the pension fund

Wir arbeiten gemeinsam für die Erhaltung der Gesundheit von Mensch, Tier & Pflanze

Als österreichisches One-Health Unternehmen setzen unsere Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter Tag für Tag ihre international anerkannte Expertise vom „Acker bis zum Teller“ ein: objektiv, kompetent und verantwortungsvoll.

Wir arbeiten am Puls der Zeit: ob in der Prävention von Krankheiten, der Untersuchung von Lebensmitteln, Kosmetika sowie Spielzeugen, in der Arzneimittelsicherheit und Begutachtung innovativer Medikamente bis hin zur Überwachung des Strahlenschutzes und dem Monitoring veterinärmedizinischer Krankheiten. Wir analysieren, bewerten, forschen und vernetzen uns dabei interdisziplinär und international.

We are committed to the health of our employees

AGES is a responsible employer. The physical and mental health of our employees is particularly important to us. As an expert organisation, we know that we are only as good as our employees. Well-being and health are therefore the be-all and end-all.

We offer:
Joint participation in sporting events, back fitness and sports programmes, confidence training, voice workshops and much more, free, anonymous coaching and therapy services for employees and their families, company doctors, vaccination opportunities.

We ensure the ideal work-life balance

We work flexibly, are family-friendly and create prospects because we are convinced that a good balance between work, leisure and private life is necessary in order to have sustainably motivated and satisfied colleagues in the team.

We offer:
Flexitime without core hours (37.5 hours/week), the option of working from home and a 4-day week, professional development, networking meetings, management development programmes/high potential programmes, special leave days such as days off when a child starts school, 24/31 December off work, holiday childcare allowance, childcare allowance.

We create new perspectives and conduct research on major topics of the future

As a sustainable employer and knowledge provider, we conduct research into controversial future topics such as ways to adapt to climate change. The fact that our knowledge is in demand is demonstrated by our numerous research collaborations and our worldwide lecturing activities. Special achievements by our employees are honoured.

We offer:
Participation in European expert committees and networking meetings, the opportunity for international exchange programmes with other expert organisations and a special expert career at AGES, employee awards

We all have the same goal and the same opportunities

Find out more about the diverse areas of responsibility at AGES. Take a look behind the scenes!
Employees talk about their careers at AGES!

To the portraits

Diverse perspectives

With us you will find varied and versatile areas of responsibility.
This is precisely why we are looking for motivated and interested employees.

For apprentices

At AGES, we are currently mainly training chemical laboratory technology apprentices and gardener apprentices. The training period takes place in various departments and business areas, thus ensuring a sound education. We are particularly proud of our buddy system.

For students

Are you a student or graduate of a university or university of applied sciences? We offer you interesting opportunities in many business areas to get your career off to a flying start at AGES. Whether you are looking for an internship or thesis supervision or want to get your career off to a flying start - you've come to the right place.

For experienced professionals

Have you already gained professional experience and are now looking for a new challenge in which you can utilise your strengths and expertise? We offer you numerous opportunities to contribute your experience and knowledge to AGES.

For interns

Would you like to gain valuable practical experience during your training or studies? At AGES we offer you the opportunity to complete an internship in various business areas. You will work on exciting projects and gain a comprehensive insight into the world of work. We already have a sufficient number of applications for the year 2025. We will be happy to accept your application for a holiday internship for 2026 from 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026!

The application process

Bewerbung

Sie haben eine Position gefunden, die zu Ihnen passt? Registrieren Sie sich in unserem Karriereportal und laden Sie Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungen hoch.
Kennenlernen

Nach einem Telefonat, in dem fallweise erste Fragen abgeklärt werden, vereinbaren wir einen persönlichen Termin. Bei diesem Termin möchten wir mehr über Ihren Werdegang erfahren und besprechen die ausgeschriebene Position.
Vertiefendes Kennenlernen

Abhängig von der ausgeschriebenen Position findet ein weiterer Termin bei uns statt. Details dazu erfahren Sie rechtzeitig im Vorfeld.
Rückmeldung

Jede Bewerberin und jeder Bewerber erhält von uns eine Rückmeldung.