Research Technician / Lab Manager

About the position

We are looking for a highly motivated scientist to play an active role in our research activities and to take responsibility for the day-to-day organization of the lab. Key responsibilities will include: 

Research

• Cloning of plasmids for the production of recombinant proteins.
• Expression of proteins in E. coli and insect cells, and, where required, in mammalian cell culture.
• Purification of proteins and protein complexes using a range of chromatographic methods (ÄKTA systems).
• Characterization of proteins and protein complexes using biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Crystallization of proteins and protein complexes.
• Preparing buffers and molecular biology reagents for shared use in the lab.
• Maintaining shared protocols, equipment, and standard operating procedures, and training team members in the use of specialized equipment.

Lab Administration

• Gathering and placing lab orders, collecting receipts, and monitoring expenditures.
• Managing lab stocks, databases, records, and inventory.
• Acting as a point of contact for communications with technicians/sales representatives.
• Acting as the responsible person for toxic waste disposal.
• Assisting with the onboarding of new team members.

Candidates

Successful candidates should

• Hold a Master’s degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline. Candidates holding a PhD are also highly considered.
• Have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a research lab (for candidates with a Master’s).
• Have experience with molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and protein purification. Experience with ÄKTA chromatography systems, insect cell culture, and biophysical characterization of proteins is highly desired but not essential.
• Be self-motivated and able to perform complex tasks effectively and independently.
• Have exemplary organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Have excellent oral / written English communication skills; German is an advantage.
• Be able to work effectively in a team.

We are looking for someone 

• who is excited by science and enjoys working with proteins
• who is creative, critical, and communicative
• who takes pride in a well-organized and well-run lab

Application

• A motivation letter.
• A CV with a detailed description of your work experience, including contact details for at least two references.

Please submit your application package to sebastian.falk@univie.ac.at with the subject line 
‚Application Lab Manager‘. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The position is available immediately. 
Initially a two-year fixed-term contract, with the option of extension to a permanent position. Salary will be determined according to the University “Kollektivvertrag”, based on qualifications and experience: https://personalwesen.univie.ac.at/jobs-recruiting/gehaltsschema/  

Contact 

Sebastian Falk, sebastian.falk@univie.ac.at, +43 1 4277 74360