Technical Assistant (f/m/d) - Precision Oncology

*) A challenging role in a meaningful, inspiring, and international environment
*) An outstanding working atmosphere in a young and dynamic team (find more information on Kununu [https://www.kununu.com/at/st-anna-kinderkrebsfors…] and Glassdoor[https://www.glassdoor.at/Bewertungen/St-Anna-Kind…])
*) Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
*) Flexible working hours, discounted lunch and other great benefits
*) Great location in the center of Vienna, a capital of biomedical research in Europe with excellent quality of life
*) A fair and attractive salary package starting at € 2.800,-- gross (14x per year) on full-time basis with a view to increase based on your qualification and experience

Do you want to support the development of the precision medicine approaches of the future?
Do you want to be part of a dynamic and creative-thinking lab?
Here is your chance to contribute to science that makes a difference!

To strengthen our excellent research team which is focused on the development and research of new innovative approaches for the characterization of pediatric leukemias, we are looking for a Technical Assistant (f/m/d). In this responsible role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary competence center for pediatric cancer research and to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies and diagnostic approaches.

You will be working in the newly established program for precision oncology at the St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute in close collaboration with and under supervision of the laboratories of Kaan Boztug [https://ccri.at/research-group/kaan-boztug-group/] and Michael Dworzak [https://ccri.at/research-group/michael-dworzak-gr…]. The laboratory of Kaan Boztug has years-long experience in unraveling the molecular mechanisms of inborn errors of immunity and bone marrow failures and developing precision oncology- approaches for these and malignant disorders of hematopoiesis in childhood (e.g., Shahin T et al., Science Immunology 2021; Jana B et al., New Engl J Med 2023). The focus of Michael Dworzak’s research group is the development and validation of novel diagnostic methodologies based on flow-cytometry and the development of novel therapies for children and adolescents with leukemias and lymphomas (e.g., Buldini B et al., Frontiers Pediatrics 2019; Schumich et al., Hemasphere 2019).

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
*) Ex-vivo drug screenings: You will perform and further develop ex-vivo drug screenings of pediatric leukemia samples with immunofluorescence readouts in a high-throughput approach.
*) Cell culture systems: In your responsible hands we will place the establishment and characterization of advanced cell culture systems for primary samples from pediatric leukemia patients, for example by co-culturing with additional cell types.
*) Lab Management: You will support the team by pursuing some organizational tasks, such as the generation and maintenance of SOPs and the laboratory inventory.
*) Teamwork: You will contribute with your work, ideas and collaboration in a highly advanced and inter-disciplinary team.

What you bring for this position:

*) University degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biology, precision medicine or a comparable degree
*) Basic laboratory skills, experience with cell-culture and corresponding assays such as flow-cytometry and immunofluorescence imaging, experience with primary patient material is a plus
*) Precise working style, reliability, high motivation to do medically relevant research
*) Excellent English and German skills

We are looking forward to your online application via https://ccri.at/working-at-the-ccri/job-openings/… ! Applications should at least contain your Curriculum Vitae including contacts for references and a cover letter.

The application deadline is the 23.07.2023. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) and Labdia Labordiagnostik GmbH (subsidiary of the St. Anna CCRI) are located in the heart of Vienna, the most livable city in the world and one of the most important sites for biomedical research in Europe. While Labdia specializes in the development and implementation of innovative diagnostic methods in the fields of hematology, oncology, infectiology and human genetics, St. Anna CCRI is a multidisciplinary and internationally networked center of excellence whose objective is to contribute to sustainable improvement of the cancer cure rates of children and adolescents through innovative research and development. By focused integration of clinical and research activities, the St. Anna CCRI provides an ideal environment for cutting-edge research at a high international level, while Labdia, as a national and international reference center, ensures the diagnostic implementation in clinical practice.

St. Anna CCRI and Labdia are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Find more information here: https://ccri.at/ and https://www.labdia.at/.