Chemical-technical assistant part-time at Center for Cancer Research

We are searching for:

Chemical-Technical Assistant

The Csiszar lab at the Center for Cancer Research, Medical University of Vienna is seeking to fill the position of a part-time (20 hours/week) chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d) position, starting in April 2025 (employment limited to 1 year, extension possible by mutual agreement). The main research interest of the group lies in the understanding how secreted factors, with focus on the FAM3C/ILEI cytokine, regulate homeostasis and disease, including inflammation, cancer development, therapy resistance, metastasis and other pathological conditions.

Responsibilities of the position:

• independent daily laboratory organization (e.g. preparing buffers and media, maintaining supplies, taking care of the equipment, curating databases),

• molecular biological and histological processing of human and animal tissues (immunohistochemistry, Western blot, ELISA, isolation of RNA and DNA, PCR etc.),

• (primary) cell/tissue culture, sterile work,

• literature research, database management, data screening and interpretation,

• quality control, quality assurance and quality management.

The candidate must have:

• Basic knowledge of molecular biology and biochemistry (acquired either via relevant BSc/MSc degree, training as MTA, CTA or BTA and/or via relevant experience),

• Practical experience in basic molecular biology techniques,

• computer skills (MS Office, basic statistics etc.),

• good knowledge of English,

• ability to work independently, high degree of personal responsibility, ability to work in a team, willingness to learn, reliability, flexibility, ability to work under pressure and thoroughness,

• Practical experience with histology (in particular immunohistochemistry), cell culture and mouse work would be of advantage.

We offer

• A salary based on the FWF-guidelines (for a 20h/w position amounting to 14x € 1389,8 gross (Brutto)), without the opportunity to overpay based on higher qualifications.

• Opportunities for professional development in the field of molecular biology and preclinical research using murine models.

Application

• The interviews will be held on a rolling basis. The position will be filled by a first-come first-served decision principle.

• Please send your CV, certificate of qualification, motivation letter and if available max. two recommendation letters in the format of a single pdf file to agnes.csiszar(at)meduniwien.ac.at latest by March 20th, 2025.