Technical Helper for Laboratory Support (m/f/d)

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Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class 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.

Technical Helper for Laboratory Support (m/f/d)

• Full Time (40 h/w)
• Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria

Your Responsibilities

The Lab Support Facility (LSF) at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) supports scientists by providing the necessary laboratory infrastructure. This includes supplying noble gasses such as Helium, Nitrogen in bottle form and liquid form to our laboratory facilities and groups, waste disposal and autoclaving for the areas of biology, chemistry and physics. We are currently looking for a motivated and hands-on worker to perform the following tasks within our team:

• Functionality checks and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment
• Supply of laboratories with technical gases (exchange of pressurized gas bottles and refilling of liquid nitrogen tanks)
• Disposal of hazardous laboratory waste (including inactivation of biological waste)
• Receipt of goods, such as dry ice, and interaction with contractors
• On campus distribution of goods, such as glassware and other materials
• Occasional assistance to laboratory technicians

Your Profile

• Compulsory school leaving certificate
• Work experience, preferably in a laboratory or similar environment
• Driver’s license class B
• Good knowledge of German and English (we support with internal language courses)
• Independent and service-oriented approach to work
• Good physical condition for transporting heavy containers
• No implants (magnetic fields in the work area)
• Availability to start work at 8:00 a.m. from Monday to Friday

Your benefits

• Education & training
• Cafeteria
• Childcare
• Free shuttle bus
• Multiple health offers
• Pension insurance
• € 2,430 gross/month

*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience.

Your Contacts

Clara Kaiser

Recruiting & Employer Branding

+43 2243 9000 2250
[email protected]

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.

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