Technical Assistant (f/m/d) - Experimental Organ Perfusion

Technical Assistant (f/m/d) – Experimental Organ PerfusionMedical University of Innsbruck, Department of Visceral, Transplant and Thoracic Surgery, OrganLife Laboratory | 50–100% employmentAbout the projectAt the OrganLife Laboratory of the Medical University of Innsbruck, we work to keep donor organs functional outside the body for longer and assess their quality more reliably before transplantation. For more than four years, we have been evaluating a novel kidney perfusion device with an industry partner. Our goal is to make normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) practical for everyday clinical use. Our team has contributed to extending kidney perfusion outside the body. This translational project is closely linked to transplant surgery, and your work will be part of the chain from lab bench to bedside - helping shape future approaches to organ preservation and allocation.Your responsibilitiesSupporting the preparation, running and monitoring of experimental kidney perfusions, including multi-day experiments lasting 5–7 daysSample collection and processing (perfusate, urine, tissue)Laboratory techniques such as ELISA, PCR, histology and biomarker assaysData collection, processing and management in standardized datasetsGeneral laboratory operations: ordering, equipment maintenance, sample storage Your profile(Completed) training as a biomedical scientist or medical technical assistant, or a degree in biology, biotechnology, molecular biology or a related fieldHands-on experience with molecular biology laboratory methodsGood command of English, German is an advantageWhat we offerAn innovative research project closely linked to clinical practice and industryA committed, interdisciplinary team spanning surgery, basic research and engineeringFirst-hand experience of medical device development, from prototype to clinical applicationVaried work combining experiments, laboratory analysis and data workFlexible employment of 50–100%A workplace in central Innsbruck, between city and mountainsINTERESTED? APPLY NOWSend your CV, a short cover letter and relevant certificates to: Theresa.hautz@i-med.ac.atQuestions? Feel free to reach out via email or LinkedIn.