Laboratory Management – central support for life scientists

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA); Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 58.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Maternity replacement

Zusammenfassung

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) in Austria is seeking a dedicated Lab Support Facility professional to operate and develop central services for life science research labs. This maternity leave replacement focuses on enabling researchers to work efficiently by maintaining equipment and infrastructure.

The role involves planning with research groups, maintaining qPCRs, plate readers and histology gear, and providing training and safety oversight.

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree in biology or related field with practical lab experience.
• Experience with typical life science lab instrumentation is advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written English; German skills are a plus.

Aufgaben

• Work closely with research groups to plan, implement and maintain central services for life science labs.
• Procure, maintain and operate facility equipment with a focus on histology and tissue culture.
• Develop, provide and monitor training and technical support on facility equipment to users.
• Develop, implement and monitor laboratory infrastructure services in line with Austrian legislation.
• Coordinate laboratory construction and reconstruction to ensure efficient operations.
• Conceive and implement rules, guidelines and SOPs.

Ausbildung

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in biology or related field

Tools

qPCR

Plate reader

Centrifuges

Histology equipment

Tissue culture facilities

Jobbeschreibung

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Organisation/Company Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) Department Human Resources Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 30 Nov 2026 - 15:04 (Europe/Budapest) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Full Time (40 h/w)
• € 53,000 gross/year - Position limited until 31.12.2028 (maternity replacement, extension t.b.d)

Your Responsibilities

The Lab Support Facility (LSF) at ISTA provides central services and infrastructure that enable efficient, safe, and compliant research. We are seeking a highly motivated and service-oriented professional to further develop and operate laboratory support structures with focus on experimental life sciences (biochemistry, cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, molecular biology, neuroscience). This position is initially offered as a maternity leave replacement. An extension of the contract may be discussed during the employment period.

• Work closely with research groups to plan, implement and maintain central services for life science research labs
• Procure, maintain and, where appropriate, operate facility equipment (e.g. qPCRs, plate reader) with a focus on histology equipment (e.g. cryostats, microtomes) and tissue culture facilities (e.g. laminar flows, incubators)
• Develop, provide and monitor training and technical support on facility equipment to users
• Develop, implement and monitor laboratory infrastructure services (e.g. safety measures, waste disposal) in accordance with Austrian legislation
• Coordinate laboratory construction and reconstruction to ensure efficient laboratory operations
• Conceive and implement rules, guidelines and SOPs

Your Profile

• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related field with proven practical experience in experimental life science laboratories
• Sound technical understanding and working knowledge of typical laboratory instrumentation (e.g., qPCR, plate reader, centrifuges) with a focus on histology and tissue culture equipment
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is an advantage: quality management, procurement, laboratory safety, laboratory compliance
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (working language of the Institute) and advanced German skills
• A hands‑on, proactive, and service‑oriented approach, with a strong commitment to supporting researchers
• Excellent organizational and conceptual skills, enabling you to manage projects independently in a complex and evolving environment
• A structured, solution‑oriented, and goal‑driven working style, with the
• ability to handle tasks reliably and in a timely manner

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world‑class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

* This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

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