Lab technician: Engineering of yeast strains for protein production
in Vienna / Austria for 20 – 30 hours a week
That’s the project
The yeast Pichia pastoris is an important host for the production of recombinant secreted proteins of biopharmaceutical interest. In the present project, different approaches to improve productivity by genetic engineering will be pursued.
That’s your tasks
- Analytical methods for the quantification of proteins (including HPLC)
- State-of-the art molecular biology and cloning
- Cultivation of microorganisms in small scale and bioreactors
- Purification of proteins
- Detailed protocolling of the experimental work
- Contribution to general lab organisation
That's what we offer
You have numerous possibilities for further education and personal development. You expand your expertise and experience a collegial work culture full of enthusiasm for your job, real flexibility and friendliness. Besides that, the mandatory lunch break is paid and we offer very generous flexitime.
That’s important to us
In the best way you have completed a Bachelor or Master degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, biochemistry, applied microbiology or a similar study. Research experiences in the following areas would be desirable:
- Practical experience in analytical methods, in particular HPLC analyses required
- Practical experience in molecular biology techniques and cultivation of microbial strains in shake flasks desired
- Practical experience and interest in bioreactor cultivations desired
- Excellent skills in spoken and written English, an organized approach with strong attention to detail and good communication skills with ability to work well in teams.
That’s what you should know
Research will take place in the Institute of Microbiology & Microbial Biotechnology at the Department of Biotechnology of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). https://boku.ac.at/dbt/immb/research-groups/
- The annual gross salary is set between EUR 29,400 and EUR 35,000 depending on your qualification
- This corresponds to a monthly net amount of between EUR 1,580 and EUR 1,790 (paid 14 times a year).
- Start: as soon as possible (Sept/Oct 2022) - duration for 12-18 months
Scientific Contact: Assoc. Prof. Brigitte Gasser. Find out more about why acib is the right choice for you: www.acib.at/career
And now it’s your turn! Give us an idea of who you are.
- Application deadline: 4th of September 2022 (or until the position has been filled).
- Of course, we welcome applicants of all sexes (m/w/x), backgrounds and ages.