Lab Manager/Technical Assistant (F/M/D) In Leukemia And Chromatin Biology

Organisation/Company: St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung GmbH

Research Field: Biological sciences

Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline: 13/02/2023 23:00 - Europe/Brussels

Location: Austria

Type Of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: To be defined

Are you looking for an opportunity to put your organizational and technical skills to the test?

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and creative-thinking lab?

Here is your chance to contribute to science that makes a difference!

To strengthen our excellent research team, which is focused on the development and research of innovative approaches for the treatment of childhood cancer, we are looking for a Lab Manager/Technical Assistant (m/f/d) in Leukemia and Chromatin Biology. In this responsible role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary competence center for pediatric oncology and to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies.

Our group (www. seruggialab.com) has been founded in 2021 and is looking for a highly organized person with laboratory experience in molecular/cellular biology, flow cytometry or mouse work. This person will help to run the lab, establish and develop processes, handle orders and lab stocks, and assist on multiple projects in the context of hematopoiesis and leukemia.

Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for general lab management (eg ordering, stocktaking, preparation of general reagents and administrative tasks)

You will support our ongoing research projects in the context of hematopoiesis and leukemia

You will provide technical assistance for the conduction of mouse experiments including monitoring the health status of experimental mice and isolating primary cells

You will execute in vitro experiments in tight collaboration with lab members, eg cell culture, PCR, flow cytometry (acquisition and analysis) and other techniques of molecular biology

Your profile

A completed master's or higher degree in Biology, Biotechnology or related subjects

At least 2 years of experience in a research lab

Proficiency in basic molecular biology, cell culture, flow cytometry

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German would be an asset)

Self-motivated, enthusiastic and eager to learn

Additional assets will be considered a plus, such as: – Experience in mouse handling – Experience in genomics (NGS library prep, library QC)

Our offer

An exciting position with an initial fixed-term contract for one year and upon performance assessment, possibility of unlimited contract

A meaningful, inspiring, and international environment

An outstanding working atmosphere in a strong team with excellent research and development opportunities, find more info on Kununu and Glassdoor

Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure

Flexible working hours, home office possibilities, discounted lunch and other great benefits

Great location in the center of Vienna, a capital of biomedical research in Europe with excellent quality of life

A fair and attractive salary package starting at € 2.600– gross (14x per year) on full-time basis with a view to increase based on your qualification and experience

Who we are

The St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), located in the center of Vienna, the world's most livable city and one of Europe's most important places for biomedical research and life sciences, is an international and multidisciplinary competence center striving to improve treatment of children and adolescents with cancer by connecting translational and clinical research with open-minded exploration of basic disease mechanisms. Through close cooperation between clinic and research, the CCRI provides an ideal environment for cutting-edge research and its translation into clinical practice. To achieve our ultimate goal of advancing the well- being of patients, the CCRI constantly pushes scientific boundaries and strongly promotes close collaboration and exchange with external institutions like the Medical University of Vienna, CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (IMBA) and the Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP).

The CCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Find more information here: https: // ccri.at/.

Your application

We are looking forward to your application! Applications should at least contain your Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, list of publications (please mark / explain your three top contributions), and the contact details of two references.

Contact Information

Organisation/Company: St. Anna Kinderkrebsforschung GmbH

Organisation Type: Other

Website: https: // ccri.at/

Country: Austria