FACS Technician (m/f/d)

The mission of CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, is to achieve maximum scientific innovation in molecular medicine for the improvement of health care. CeMM is an international research institute and a founding member of EU-LIFE, an alliance of leading European life science institutes. At CeMM, an international and creative team of scientists and physicians pursue free basic research in the life sciences in a large and vibrant hospital environment with an outstanding medical tradition and practice. CeMM's research is based on post-genomic technologies and focuses on diseases of major societal importance, such as immune and infectious diseases, cancer, aging, and metabolic disorders. CeMM operates in a unique mode of super-collaboration, linking biology with medicine, experimentation with computation, discovery with translation, and science with society and the arts.

CeMM discovers and develops technologies to explore human biology with the aim of defeating disease at its roots. Science is our Medicine!

CeMM is looking for a

FACS Technician (m/f/d)

Fulltime, 40 hours per week

The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting the research groups at CeMM, aiding researchers with their experiments and making sure that all FACS devices (4 devices in total) operate at the highest level without interruption.

Your role

• Daily start-up of analyzers (BD LSR Fortessa & Thermo Attune CytPix) and Sorters (Sony SH800 & CytoFLEX SRT) to meet the needs of CeMM Research Groups
• Operate FACS devices; supervise and coordinate the use of FACS devices together with lab technicians
• Weekly maintenance & daily user support (troubleshooting) for FACS devices
• Ensure that FACs devices are run according to standard operating procedures (SOP) and update SOPs if needed
• Introduce new users to FACS devices and coordinate additional FACS training with external providers if necessary
• Responsible for ordering consumables and replacement parts for FACS devices and main point of contact to external providers

Your profile 

We are looking for a candidate with a strong passion for science and a good understanding of the academic field with a strong service-orientation mindset.

• Degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, life sciences or related fields
• At least 2-3 years’ experience working with FACS machines
• Official training in BD flow cytometry devices is an advantage, training in Thermo Attune CytPix and/or CytoFLEX SRT is desired, but not a must
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Service orientation

We offer

CeMM is a proud recipient of the HR Excellence in Research Award (HRS4R). This award demonstrates that CeMM cares about the well-being of its staff, that the recruitment process is open, fair, and transparent, and that CeMM provides professional appraisals and career development procedures. CeMM employs more than 300 members, including auxiliary groups, from 47 nationalities. The working language is English. The Institute promotes equal opportunities and is home to a mix of different talents, backgrounds, and competencies.

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• Work in an experienced, interdisciplinary, and international team in one of Europe's leading research institutes.
• Plenty of opportunities to contribute and gain experience in a key area of biomedical research and precision medicine.
• A wide range of social, cultural and sports activities are organized by the Institute.
• Excellent benefits including full insurance coverage (health, accident, pension), healthcare services, subsidized company cafeteria.
• Minimum gross monthly salary of EUR 3.188,90 paid 14 times a year 
• Normal working week is 40 hours. For proper device maintenance, you will need to start work at the latest by 8 am daily.
• This role is based in Vienna, Austria. You will be required to relocate if you are based elsewhere, and you will receive a generous relocation allowance to support you.

Applications details

Please apply online: https://cemm.onlyfy.jobs/job/ojhfinta with a cover letter explaining your strengths and qualifications in relation to the open position at CeMM, your CV and the contact details of 2 referees.

Application deadline: 19.10.2024

Additional information

City Vienna

Position type Full-time employee

Start of work 01.12.2024

Responsible

Memo Mokhles