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Chemical-Technical Assistant (CTA) 

50 Faculty of Life Sciences  

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours:  20.00  | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IIIa 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 4334

The position is limited to one year with the option of a permanent contract.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Mass Spectrometry infrastructure at the University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB) is equipped with diverse online-separation techniques and Mass Spectrometry instruments, enabling a wide range of applications, including proteomics and metabolomics. The Research Support Facility at UBB offers online separation techniques coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry instruments, with a primary focus on proteomics and protein mass spectrometry. This enables both qualitative and quantitative analysis of diverse and complex analytes. As a Core Facility of the Faculty of Life Sciences, the Research Support Facility offers easy access to a wide range of collaborative projects.

Your future tasks:

Your role entails various technical and administrative support tasks, guided by general instructions and guidelines. These responsibilities include:

• Assisting with routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and setup of instruments within the Mass Spectrometry unit of the Research Support Facility.
• Supporting data analysis for collaborators and optimizing sample preparation protocols.
• Helping to set up experiments, including preparing laboratory spaces and arranging necessary equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Maintaining accurate records, documentation, and reports.
• Assisting with organizational tasks, such as coordinating meetings and providing logistical support for Mass Spectrometry-related projects within the Spectrometry Unit at the Research Support Facility.
• Supporting the ordering and handling of MS measurement bills associated with the Mass Spectrometry facility.
• Assisting with inventory updates for chemicals, reagents, supplies, consumables, equipment, and other related items.
• Facilitating effective communication within the team and with external collaborators.
• Supporting documentation efforts, including filing documents and managing data storage.
• Demonstrating flexibility by taking on additional or new responsibilities to support the Mass Spectrometry unit/Research Support Facility.

This is part of your personality: 

We are seeking a skilled laboratory professional with:

• A diploma from a technical school (such as HTL Rosensteingasse) or an associate degree in a chemical or technical field
• Proficiency in handling chemicals, solvents, and making solutions
• Excellent German language skills (native speaker level)
• Strong English communication skills
• Proficiency in basic calculations, Excel, and office tasks is required
• Attention to details, reliability, and the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills, Teamplayer, Flexibility
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team
• Prior experience in mass spectrometry is advantageous, though not required
• Familiarity with proteomic sample preparation, R scripting, and previous experience as a lab technician or in
• lab management are all considered a plus

What we offer: 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a small, collegial team in an encouraging working environment.
Special workplace: The new University of Vienna Biology Building is modernly equipped, easily accessible by public transport and offers a vegetarian canteen.
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 2.699,2 (on full time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It’s that easy to apply:

• CV
• letter of motivation
• leaving certificate 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dr. Dr. Leila Afjehi-Sadat
leila.afjehi-sadat@univie.ac.at  

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 08/04/2025