TU-ID: 057 limited TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

The Service Unit of Cell Culture Core Facility (CCCF) TU Wien is offering a position as Cell culture specialist (all genders) limited unitl expected April 30th, 2027 for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2026.

Tasks:

• Continuous improvement of laboratory processes and quality standards, as well as organization of technical laboratory operations
• Responsibility for the maintenance and servicing of all equipment, including coordination of service and calibration work
• Responsible for implementing laboratory maintenance in cooperation with support staff at TU Wien, as well as external service technicians
• Independent supervision of the CCCF’s central equipment, as well as instruction and contact person for users (including training) and practical support in equipment use, measurements, and data analysis; in particular FACS, fluorescence microscopes


• Laboratory management, including planning, ordering, and monitoring of laboratory consumables


• Management of projects in the laboratory and performance of assays and experiments in close cooperation with the scientific management


• Development and performance of assays and experiments tailored to specific needs or scientific questions of users in the areas of cell culture, molecular biological analyses, flow cytometry, and microscopy
• Collaboration on scientific projects
• Active further development of laboratory management and data systems, including planning equipment usage and assisting with central data storage and backup servers
• Network development and support for the user community across several faculties at TU Wien. Further development may also include expanding the network to external users from science and industry
  

Your profile:

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, biology, or related
  fields
• Proven experience of several years in laboratory work at an academic research institution or in the pharmaceutical industry
• Extensive experience in laboratory management (ordering, obtaining quotes, coordination with external service providers)
• Several years of experience in cell culture (mammalian cells) and molecular biology methods (PCR, Western blotting, ELISA)
• In-depth knowledge of FACS devices and fluorescence microscopes; knowledge of histology and PBMC isolation
  is an advantage
• Willingness to undergo further training
• Willingness/ health suitability to work in an environment with a risk of infection
• Confident manner when dealing with external and internal employees/guests of the CCCF
• Above-average communication skills
• Willingness to participate in meetings
• Very good German and English skills

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the level IVA of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 3,450.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until March 12th, 2026.

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