Laboratory Manager – Research Group Sweeney

at  Institute of Science and Technology Austria ISTA

• Full Time (40 h/w) preferred; Part Time (>20 h/w) possible
• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria
• € 2,819 gross/month (based on a fulltime employment); position initially limited until 30.06.2026 (extension and transition to a permanent contract possible)
  Your Responsibilities
  The Sweeney Group aims to define the molecular, cellular and neural circuit components that underlie differences in motor behavior, and to explore how such differences arise during an organism’s development. The group uses swimming and limbed organisms including frogs, fish, and mice to address these fundamental questions. The frog is of special interest to the group as it undergoes metamorphosis, transitioning from a swimming tadpole to a walking frog during development. Their primary goal is to categorize, compare and manipulate neurons across metamorphic stages and swim/limb species. This allows to map variations in cellular properties and neural circuit structure onto differences in motor behavior.

We are looking for a proactive team member to support us with the following tasks:

• Organization of laboratory operations: training users, managing stocks, ordering consumables, keeping our database up to date
• Being part of an interactive group of students, postdocs, and technicians with diverse backgrounds
• Support with molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA and RNA extraction, etc) andcell biology techniques (immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, microscopy, and advanced image analysis, etc.)

Your Profile

• Completed studies in the field of biology (e.g. MTA, BSC or above)
• Proven work experience as Laboratory Manager, ideally in molecular biology, cell biology and/or genetics laboratory
• Experience with genetics (transgenesis, CRISPR, etc.)
• Experience with aquatic species is a plus
• Already have good knowledge of English and the willingness to improve it (Institute language: English)
• Strong organizational skills, reliability and a sense of responsibility
• Enjoy working in an international team
• Application should include CV, letter of motivation and contact information for 2 referees

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!
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!
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.
Your benefits
Education & training
Cafeteria
Childcare
Free shuttle bus
Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

• 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.

Your Contacts
Ina Haas
Recruiting and Employee Development
+43 2243 9000 1123
recruiting@ista.ac.a

• Organization of laboratory operations: training users, managing stocks, ordering consumables, keeping our database up to date
• Being part of an interactive group of students, postdocs, and technicians with diverse backgrounds
• Support with molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, DNA and RNA extraction, etc) andcell biology techniques (immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, microscopy, and advanced image analysis, etc.