Chemical Laboratory Technician | Chemielaborant/in
Medizinische Universität Zentrale
Job Summary
This full-time position at the Chair of Medical Chemistry involves the recombinant expression and purification of proteins, primarily using E. coli systems. On a day-to-day basis, the successful candidate will handle the cultivation of microorganisms, plan and prepare buffers and media, and perform rigorous quality control checks for protein purity, concentration, and stability. The role also includes conducting in-vitro assays to study protein interactions and assisting with biophysical analyses such as NMR and ITC. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys research-driven environments and autonomous data management. What makes this role unique is the opportunity to work at a prestigious Medical University, contributing to cutting-edge biochemical research while benefiting from a structured salary scale and comprehensive professional development programs in an open, friendly team environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Laboratory Technician (Chemielaborant/in) or an equivalent qualification in a relevant scientific field.
Experience
- Professional experience as a laboratory technician or in a similar chemical/biological role
- Practical experience in recombinant protein expression specifically in E. coli
- Experience in protein purification techniques
- Experience with data evaluation and documentation using standard IT software
- Preferred: Experience with insect or human cell expression systems
- Preferred: Experience with protein interaction assays and quality control
Languages
Additional
- The position is initially limited to a 6-month contract duration. Candidates must be able to work on-site at the Medical University of Graz. Proficiency in standard office and scientific data software is required.
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