Medical Laboratory Technician / Laboratory Assistant

The Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL) is part of an academic and research community located at the Campus Krems, and includes a network of teaching hospitals in St. Pölten, Krems and Tulln. KL is committed to raising its profile in specific areas of biomedicine, biomedical engineering, and biopsychosocial sciences by entering into strategic academic and research partnerships with other institutions.

The Clinical Human Immunology lab at the Karl Landsteiner University focuses on allergic responses and tolerance development. The aim is to find new treatment targets for food allergy and to understand immunological tolerance development.

YOUR TASKS

* Collaborate in research experiments to understand cellular responses in the context of type 2 responses.

* Collaborate in research experiments to investigate immunological mechanisms of tolerance development and allergic response in humans via in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro models.

* Performing and documenting analytical procedures

* Performing and documenting calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment

* Contribute to the development and improvement of laboratory processes and procedures

YOUR PROFILE

* MLT or MT with experience with serology and/or immunology experience

* Experience with in vivo, ex vivo and in vitro models

* Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

* Interest in allergic disease and human immunology

* We are looking for someone who is highly motivated, curious, perseverant, organized, and flexible and who works well in a team environment.

YOUR PERSPECTIVE

You can expect a challenging job in an internationally visible and highly motivated team. You are supposed to help establishing

the newly installed lab and conduct research experiments to study allergic responses and tolerance development. You will get the opportunity to work in a team and in different, well defined research projects. The position will commence as soon as possible, and the workplace is at Campus Krems. The initial appointment will be for a one-year term, with the potential for annual renewal. The KL-University is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

The classification is € 2,719 (40 hrs) gross per month according to the standard personnel costs and salaries for FWF projects.

APPLICATION

Applications should include a letter of application including a statement of areas of expertise and strengths, a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and credentials. Please apply online at www.kl.ac.at/de/ karriere with reference to the reference number „2348" by December 18, 2023 at the latest.