The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 25,500 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

Medical-technical Assistant for a 20 or 40 hour/week (part-time or full-time), permanent position

Organizational unit::

Abteilung für Pathophysiologie

Entry date::

09/01/2025

Job Reference Number::

62022-2025-001457

:

The research group of the tenure-track position “Alternatives to Animal Testing” offers a position as a medical-technical assistant to work on exciting topics in an ambitious research team. The offered position is for 20h (2 persons) or 40h.

Job Duties::

Conducting cell culture experiments and routine tasks (particularly with stem cells and cardiomyocytes)
Experimental investigation of cell biological questions, including data analysis
Supporting technical applications associated with cell culture (e.g., microfluidics, biosensing, 3D printing)
Testing and optimization of protocols
General laboratory maintenance and management, oversight of resources, and ordering supplies
Technical responsibility for the operation and maintenance of large-scale research equipment
Maintenance of computer-based databases for materials and protocols within the research group
Documentation and preparation of protocols and reports
Training and onboarding of new members of the research group
Organizational and administrative tasks
Regular opportunities to participate in relevant conferences
Deepening in methods according to individual interest

Your Qualifications::

Completed training as a medical-technical assistant, biomedical analyst (BMA), or a comparable scientific qualification (proven through appropriate degree and/or work experience)
Proficiency in cell culture techniques
Confident handling of standard laboratory tasks such as concentration calculations, weighing, sterilization; ability to read, understand, and implement protocols
Desirable: knowledge and experience in the following areas: stem cell cultures and differentiation (iPSC, cardiomyocytes), microfluidics, 3D cell culture, co-cultures, metabolic analyses, cell culture analytics (e.g., fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, CRISPR/Cas9, PCR), statistical and image analysis software
Proficient computer skills, including familiarity with common MS Office applications
Confident communication skills in German and English for interaction within an international work environment (minimum English level B2 if German is C1; alternatively, minimum English level C1 and German A2)
High level of accuracy and reliability in both supervised and independent work
Independent thinking, understanding of scientific contexts, and sound common sense
Enthusiasm for learning new skills
Strong team spirit and social competence
Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment (medicine, biology, engineering, bioinformatics, etc.)
Motivation, commitment, precision, flexibility, and resilience

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,071.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: IIIb)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Educational and continual educational opportunities
Paid lunch break
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
Employee events
…and much more

Application Deadline::

08/10/2025

:

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration

Contact::

If you have questions, please contact: Sascha Reingruber, P +43 732 2468 8940, E-mail: sascha.reingruber@jku.at.

Exertion place address:

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz