Lab Manager & Research Technician — RNA Biology

Medical University of Vienna; Wien; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Perutz Labs in Vienna is seeking a Research Technician / Lab Manager to perform hands-on experimental work and take responsibility for laboratory organization and coordination.

The role is full-time starting January 2027 with a fixed-term appointment and potential extension to a permanent position. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects in RNA biology and translation while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the lab.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a molecular or cell biology research environment.
• Experience in at least one of: mammalian cell culture with CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering or RNA-based methods and NGS library preparation.
• Strong experimental skills and ability to work independently and troubleshoot protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support experimental research projects in molecular and cellular biology.
• Assist in establishing new experimental methods.
• Independently optimize and troubleshoot experimental protocols and contribute technical expertise to ongoing projects.
• Coordinate day-to-day laboratory organization, including ordering, stocks, inventories, shared reagents and laboratory documentation.
• Coordinate maintenance and servicing of shared equipment and liaise with suppliers and technical services.
• Maintain and improve shared protocols and train laboratory members in relevant techniques and procedures.
• Support onboarding, laboratory safety, and the efficient use of shared resources and infrastructure.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering

RNA-based methods

NGS library preparation

Lab management

Lab safety

English proficiency

German language (advantage)

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology / biochemistry / biotechnology or related life sciences

High school diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Max Perutz Labs in Vienna is seeking a Research Technician / Lab Manager to perform hands-on experimental work and take responsibility for laboratory organization and coordination.

The role is full-time starting January 2027 with a fixed-term appointment and potential extension to a permanent position. The successful candidate will support ongoing projects in RNA biology and translation while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the lab.