Laboratory Management - Central Support for Life Scientists

Offer Description

Full Time (40 h/w)
Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria
€ 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

Your Benefits

• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance

Please apply via our job portal.

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

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.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

*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.