Research Technician / Lab Manager (m/f/d)

Medical University of Vienna; Wien; Presencial; EUR 38 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

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.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conhecimentos

Molecular biology

Cell biology

CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering

RNA-based methods

NGS library preparation

Lab management

Lab safety

English proficiency

German language (advantage)

Formação académica

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

High school diploma in a relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Nedialkova Lab at the Max Perutz Labs, Medical University of Vienna, is looking for a highly motivated Research Technician / Lab Manager to combine substantial hands‑on experimental work with responsibility for selected aspects of laboratory organization and coordination.

The position is available full‑time from January 2027, or at a mutually agreed starting date. The initial appointment will be fixed‑term, with the possibility of extension to a permanent position.

Our group studies the molecular mechanisms of tRNA biology, translation and RNA quality control using molecular and cell biology, genome engineering, human cell models and high‑throughput sequencing.

The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing research projects while also helping to ensure the smooth and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the laboratory.

Your future tasks

• 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

Your profile

• High school diploma in a relevant field (e.g., Rosensteingasse) or an equivalent qualification (e.g., a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related life sciences discipline)
• Several years of hands‑on experience in a molecular or cell biology research environment
• Practical experience in at least one of the following areas: (i) mammalian cell culture and CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering, and or (ii) RNA‑based methods and NGS library preparation
• Strong experimental skills and the ability to work independently and troubleshoot experimental protocols
• Excellent organizational skills and willingness to take responsibility for shared laboratory workflows and resources
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and spoken English is essential; German is an advantage
• Ability to work effectively in an international and collaborative research environment

What we offer

• A varied position combining hands‑on experimental research and laboratory management
• The opportunity to contribute directly to cutting‑edge research in RNA biology and translation
• An international and collaborative research environment at the Max Perutz Labs and Vienna BioCenter
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art scientific infrastructure and core facilities
• Opportunities for professional development and further training