Chemical-Technical Assistant (jun)

If you love to work in a lab, then welcome to the team! Our institute consists of personalities who want to make a change. Our work is based on respectful communication, professionalism and high aspirations of having a positive impact on society.

Your personal sphere of influence:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated chemical-technical assistant (m/f/d) as a team member of the Microbial Biochemistry research group of Thomas Böttcher at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Vienna. The position is initially limited to 1 year, a permanent employment is possible. 

In our research group, we develop chemical strategies for the tailored control of bacterial behavior with the aim of controlling the growth and pathogenic properties of certain microorganisms and their interactions in the human microbiome. We also investigate the chemical interactions between commensal and pathogenic bacteria as well as the chemistry of microbe-human interactions and try to exploit the potential of the resulting natural products by means of synthetic chemistry. We focus mainly on new anti-infective substances that, for example, inhibit the production of toxins of pathogenic bacteria or, as highly selective antibiotics, only inhibit the growth of selected bacterial species. Our vision is to develop customized chemical tools for precise interventions in the human microbiome and thus create the basis for chemical microbiome engineering for the future.

Our international team is characterized by open, respectful cooperation, excellent research and great diversity.

Your future tasks:

As a technical assistant, you will be involved in the diverse tasks of our research group. These include the following activities, which are carried out independently or in consultation with the scientific staff:

• Independent management and maintenance of analytical equipment such as HPLC and mass spectrometers
• Instruction of new employees in the use of the equipment
• Support of research projects
• Collaboration in synthesis as well as isolation and purification of natural products and development of suitable protocols
• Sample transport of NMR and mass samples between laboratories and the core facilities
• Independent preparation, execution and interpretation of measurements and analysis activities (HPLC systems, mass spectrometry, NMR spectrometers)
• Independently purchasing and obtaining consumables, chemicals and poisons
• Supporting and assisting students in the use of technical equipment and in laboratory work
• Supporting teaching and study activities

This is part of your personality: 

• You preferably already have some professional experience in the field of organic analytics, synthetic chemistry, chemical biology.
• You have completed studies and/or an apprenticeship in the field of chemistry, life sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology-pharmacology, microbiology or similar (M.Sc. or diploma).
• Excellent MS Office skills (especially Excel and Power Point).
• Knowledge of university structures is an advantage. Excellent communication and teamwork skills as well as a conscientious and structured way of working, precise and careful working style in the laboratory are desired.
• Independent working style, very good organizational skills, willingness to work
• Openness and willingness to learn new things, competent use of HPLC and mass spectrometry, user knowledge in organic synthesis chemistry, experience with NMR spectroscopy and evaluation of NMR spectra.
• You are fluent in English and German (preferably C1 level)
• high motivation to work

Your special working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills.

What we offer: 

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
• Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
• Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.071,30  increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
• Contract: The position is initially limited to 1 year, a permanent employment is possible. 

It’s that easy to apply:

• With your CV
• letter of motivation
• Leaving certificate 
• Further documents, if necessary.
• Via our job portal / apply button