Laboratory Technician in Vascular Heterogeneity

The laboratory of Laura de Rooij at CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna, is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join an international team working at the intersection of vascular and endothelial cell diversity, single-cell omics, and human aging/pathology. The lab is specifically interested in investigating the transcriptomic make-up and function of endothelial cells across human organs and tissues, using a combination of cutting-edge omics technologies, clinical samples, and in vitro model systems.

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician with a strong background in vascular biology, cell and molecular biology, or related fields. You will be responsible for lab organization and management, and you will contribute with your technical skills and research experience to the success of the research group. In addition, you will be a part of individual as well as group meetings to deepen the understanding of the ongoing scientific directions in the group. We provide the opportunity to be part of cutting-edge research projects in a highly supportive environment, with a time commitment of 18-24 months and with the potential for co-authorship in a high-impact publication. The preferred start date for this position is April or May.

Your profile

• Degree in life sciences (BSc, MSc, Mag, DI) or equivalent training (e.g., HBLVA Rosensteingasse)
• Qualified laboratory experience in molecular and cellular biology and/or angiogenesis assays
• Experience in (endothelial) cell culture techniques is essential
• Familiarity with 3D cell culture (e.g. vessel/organ-on-chip), and/or human induced pluripotent stem cells is highly desirable
• Experience with human sample handling, multiplexed histology, and/or single-cell RNA-sequencing is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in German and English, excellent organizational skills
• High accuracy and reliability, able to work seamlessly in a dynamic and young team

Your tasks

• Laboratory management and organization, ordering of laboratory consumables
• Molecular biology, such as preparation of single cell RNA-sequencing libraries
• Cell culture, using 2D, 3D and/or microfluidics-based assays
• Cell isolation and sorting of primary human (endothelial) cells
• Functional vascular assays, such as migration or spheroid sprouting
• Immunofluorescence staining of cell cultures and/or human biopsy material
• Phenotyping of endothelial cells using multicolour flow cytometry

Application details

Please apply online (https://cemm.onlyfy.jobs/job/fu04npu5) with cover letter, CV and contact details of 2 referees. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Any application received by 20 March 2025 will be considered.