Laboratory Technician for the Aquatics Facility

Online seit: 24.02.2025
Ablaufdatum: 07.04.2025

Beschreibung

Your Responsibilities
The Aquatics Facility at ISTA is a breeding facility for zebrafish Danio rerio and the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis), supporting cutting-edge research in developmental biology and neuroscience. We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated colleague to join our team. You will contribute to the expansion of our technical capabilities (e.g., cryopreservation) and enhancing user management (e.g., colony and line management).

Develop, implement, and optimize laboratory workflows, including genotyping (e.g., tissue biopsies, DNA extraction, PCR), and cryopreservation
Oversee the technical and resource management of aquatic systems, including monitoring water chemistry, filtration, and temperature control
Provide support to animal caretakers with their daily tasks, such as feeding, breeding, and cleaning, as needed
Manage animal handling software, ensuring proper user training and conducting regular checks on the quality of data entered into the system
Collaborate closely with researchers to ensure the sustainable management of experimental lines and efficient use of space and resources
Monitor animal welfare conditions and maintain accurate records
Conceptualize, create, and implement rules, guidelines, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the smooth operation of the facility
Participate in weekend shifts and on-call duties to ensure continuous facility operations, including addressing any urgent issues related to animal care or housing systems
Your Profile
Degree in Biology, Zoology, or a related field and/or equivalent work experience
Experience working with zebrafish, African clawed frog, or other aquatic model organisms is highly preferred
Knowledge of aquatic systems management and basic animal care practices
Experience in basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, etc.) is a plus
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
A strong commitment to research ethics and animal welfare standards
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
Excellent command of English and German, written and spoken
Willingness to work weekends and participate in on-call duties as required

Please send us your application via our website: ista.ac.at/en/job/

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. Get an insight!

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.

Eckdaten

Vertragsart:	Unbefristeter Dienstvertrag
Stundenanzahl:	20 h/Woche
Gehalt:	€ 20,600 * gross/year EUR pro Jahr