Biochemistry Research Technician & Lab Management – Research Group Schanda
Biochemistry Research Technician & Lab Management – Research Group Schanda
- Full Time (40 h/w)
- Klosterneuburg (Vienna), Austria
- € 40,000* gross/year; position limited for 2 years (extension and transition to a permanent contract tbd)
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The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, and the life and physical sciences. We recruit passionate professionals from all over the world and from all fields who support our goals of excellence in research and science management. Located on a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer numerous opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!
Your responsibilities
The Schanda group studies biological mechanisms at the molecular level by combining nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy with a host of other structural, biophysical, biochemical, in-silico and in-vivo methods. The group studies, for example, how mitochondria import their proteins or how enzymes function and are allosterically regulated. They also develop new NMR methods and isotope labelling techniques. We are looking for a proactive team member to support us with the following tasks:
- Developing and optimizing protein production protocols
- Producing protein samples (E. coli; cell-free; possibly yeast) for other group members, including isotope-labeled samples (2H, 13C, 15N, 19F). Part of the activity may comprise a more independent research project
- Taking a lead position in the lab organization (training users, managing stocks, ordering consumables, keeping our data base up to date)
- Being part of an interactive group of students, postdocs and technicians with diverse backgrounds, and being in contact with experts in the life science facilities
Your profile
- Completed studies in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or other relevant fields
- Experience in protein production and purification, using E. coli-based production
- Experience in characterizing proteins with biophysical and biochemical techniques
- Knowledge of yeast, insect or mammalian cell cultures and/or cell-free protein production is a plus
- Strong organizational skills, reliability and a sense for responsibility
- Proactive personality with a solution-oriented approach
Your benefits
- Education & training
- Cafeteria
- Childcare
- Free shuttle bus
- Multiple health offers
- Pension insurance
We look forward to your application via our online job portal!
* This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. ISTA processes your personal data in accordance with the law. For more information, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier 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. Get an insight!
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