University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna – responsibility for Humans
and Nature. We work for the sustainable use and protection of natural resources.
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The Department of Biotechnology, Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies is currently
seeking a
Laboratory Technician
Project employment
(Reference code: 144)
Extent of employment: 30 hours per week
Duration of employment: 1st of September 2023, limited to 30th of April 2025
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14
times per year): IIb, € 1.689,60
The St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (CCRI), Austria, has joined forces with the Medical
University of Vienna (MUW) and the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) to track
the development of pediatric bone sarcomas using developmental and trans-species genomics in a
project funded by an international organization.
The interdisciplinary project consortium is based in Vienna. You will work in this consortium as a
technical specialist/laboratory assistant in a team of 2 postdocs, 3 PhDs and 3 laboratory assistants
from the fields of developmental and computational biology, genomics and cell culture of stem cells,
helping to develop novel models for cancer research. A particular focus is on establishing cell culture
conditions that are as physiological as possible to mimic the condition in vivo. To this end, various 3D
cell culture techniques and reduced oxygen conditions (hypoxia) are used.
Responsibilities
Working under sterile conditions
Cell culture of primary cells, stem cells and cell lines
Standard analytical methods and biological assays
Support in lab management (ordering of consumables, maintenance of equipment, daily
routine work)
Execute and document experiments according to existing SOPs
Desirable skills and qualifications
Master’s degree (biotechnology, (developmental)biology, molecular biology or comparable) or
sound experience as a laboratory technician in a similar field, preferably with cell culture
experience
Self-organized and independent working attitude
Experience with adherent cells
Experience with flow cytometry is an advantage
Experience with 3D cell culture technologies (scaffolds or spheroids) is an advantage
Knowledge and practise in English required since work is performed in international team
Very good knowledge of German (spoken and written)
Applications can be submitted until: 3rd of August 2023
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female
faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal
qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male
candidate tilt the balance in his favour.
People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.
If you would like to contribute to advancing preclinical therapy development for pediatric sarcomas, we
look forward to receiving your application incl.
motivation letter
CV
certificates
to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70,
1190 Vienna; E-Mail: kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 144)
We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the
selection and hiring process.
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