• Full Time (40 h/w)
• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria / Home Office possible
• € 55,000* gross/year

Your Responsibilities

The Lab Support Facility (LSF) is launching a new service branch dedicated to single-cell technologies (SCT). We are looking for a highly motivated specialist to take a leading role in establishing, developing, and ensuring the long-term success of this service at ISTA.In this role, you will collaborate closely with researchers across the institute in experimental design, implementation and execution of single-cell sequencing library preparation workflows, and coordination of all resources across the single cell sequencing process. Once the core sequencing operations are in place, the service is planned to expand toward spatial genomics.We are seeking a collaborative, service-minded professional who enjoys working in a dynamic research environment and is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable support to the scientific community at ISTA.

• Lead the setup, implementation, and continuous development of the SCT service
• Work closely with researchers, other ISTA Scientific Core Facilities (FACS, bioinformatics), and external sequencing facilities to plan experiments, discuss results, and provide consulting in the field of single cell technologies
• Prepare single-cell sequencing libraries using 10X Genomics and other workflows (incl. low and high throughput approaches, multiplexing of samples etc.)
• Conduct quality control of single cell suspensions and of generated single cell sequencing libraries
• Document procedures and results in line with quality control standards
• Support the integration of emerging single-cell technologies and optimize established workflows
• Develop and implement clear protocols, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Your Profile

• Advanced degree (M.Sc. or Ph.D.) in Genomics, Biology, or a similar field
• Strong understanding and proven hands-on experience with single cell sequencing workflows, including low and high throughput, multiplexing, and immune profiling; experience with 10X Genomics workflows is required, additional experience with alternative technologies is a plus
• Skilled in preparation of single cell suspensions, including quality control and troubleshooting
• Practical experience with Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies and workflows
• Experience with Spatial Genomics Technologies (SGT) and workflows is a plus
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
• Service-oriented, well-organized working style with a strong sense of responsibility
• Effective team player who is also capable of working independently
• Applications should include a cover letter outlining the relevant experience and motivation for the role

Your Benefits

• Education & training
• Multiple health offers
• Free shuttle bus
• Pension insurance
• Childcare
• Cafeteria

Please apply via our job portal.

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting frontier research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.