Research Assistant (f/m/d)

Are you passionate about advancing pediatric cancer research? 
Here is your chance to contribute to science that makes a difference!

To strengthen our excellent team, we are looking for a research assistant (f/m/d) to support the ZANDR/Innovative cancer models lab (Innovative Cancer Models and ZANDR-Platform - St. Anna CCRI). We are using zebrafish larvae to model pediatric cancers and use state-of-the art imaging methods to investigate cellular interactions in tumor and tumor microenvironment. You will work together with a highly motivated team on pioneering drug screening in zebrafish larval xenograft models.

In this responsible role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary competence center for pediatric cancer research and to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies.

Your responsibilities

• Laboratory work:
  • image acquisition and analyses at the advanced microscopy infrastructure of the ZANDR platform
  • molecular biology work (PCR, cloning, sample staining, low cytometry)
  • general lab tasks (e.g. preparation of buffers)
• Support zebrafish facility: maintenance of zebrafish lines

Your profile

What you bring for this position: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant subject (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)
• Excellent technical skills (basic molecular biology, cell culture, statistics and data analysis)
• Experience in microscopy and imaging techniques is an asset
• Willingness to work with Zebrafish
• Organizational skills and analytical thinking
• High team spirit, motivation, attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Our offer

Does this sound interesting? This is our offer to you: 

• A challenging role in a meaningful, inspiring, and international environment
• An outstanding working atmosphere in a motivated and dynamic team
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• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Flexible working hours, discounted lunch and other great benefits
• Great location in the center of Vienna, a capital of biomedical research in Europe with excellent quality of life
• A fair and attractive salary package starting at € 3,390,-- gross (14x per year) on full-time basis with the opportunity to increase based on your qualification and experience

Who we are

The St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), located in the center of Vienna, the most livable city in the world and one of the most important sites for biomedical research in Europe. St. Anna CCRI is a multidisciplinary and internationally networked center of excellence whose goal is to contribute to a sustainable improvement in the cure rates of childhood and adolescent cancers through innovative research and development. Due to the close cooperation between clinic and research, St. Anna CCRI offers the ideal environment for cutting-edge research at a high international level and its implementation in clinical practice. and its translation into clinical practice.

St. Anna CCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Find more information here: https://ccri.at/

Your application

We are looking forward to your application! Applications should at least contain your Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter and the contact details of two references.

The application deadline is the 30.05.2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.