Research Technician / Lab Manager

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At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

Research Technician / Lab Manager

74 Max Perutz Labs

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2026 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IIIb

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 6020

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.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Falk Lab is seeking a Research Technician/Lab Manager to support our research and keep our lab running smoothly. The position is available immediately. Initially a two-year fixed-term contract, with the option of extension to a permanent position.

We are interested in protein complexes and molecular machines involved in RNA interference and RNA metabolism. To study them, we produce and purify their individual subunits, reconstitute the complexes in vitro, and characterize them structurally using cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography, complemented by biochemical and biophysical assays, to understand how these machines recognize and process their RNA substrates.

For further details about the Falk lab, please visit

The Max Perutz Labs are a research institute established by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna to provide an environment for excellent, internationally recognized research and education in the field of Molecular Biology. Dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. The Max Perutz Labs are located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s hotspots for Life Sciences, and host around 40 research groups, involving approximately 450 scientists and staff from more than 50 nations.

www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at

Your future tasks:

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.

This is part of your personality:

Successful candidates should

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related discipline.
• Have at least 2 years of hands-on experience in a research lab.
• 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

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.131,30 increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It’s that easy to apply:

Letter of motivation

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

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 contract.

Salary will be determined according to the University "Kollektivvertrag", based on qualifications and experience.

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If you have any content questions, please contact:

Sebastian Falk

sebastian.falk@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 08/16/2026

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