Location: Vienna

Salary: Min. € 3.540 ,- gross

Working Hours: Full time

Contact: Vanessa Kühl

Area: Scientific Director's Office

Application Deadline: 15.05.2026

From planning to problem‑solving, your work enables research. Join us and contribute to science that makes a difference!

At St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute, scientific progress thrives on teamwork and collaboration across all disciplines. As Lab Operations Manager you ensure that lab environments run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

In this role, you will enable high-quality research by aligning scientific needs with operational excellence. You will work closely with Technical Assistants, Facility Management, and leadership, and play a central role in developing and maintaining the structures and processes that enable our research.

Laboratory Operations & Infrastructure:

• Coordinate laboratory operations at an institutional level and serve as the key interface between research groups, Facility Management, internal services and leadership
• Oversee shared equipment, and laboratory infrastructure

Storage & Sample Management:

• Manage biospecimen storage, including capacity monitoring and inventory tracking
• Establish and maintain a centralized lab management system

Laboratory Transitions:

• Coordinate onboarding of new research groups into laboratory facilities
• Manage structured offboarding, including sample transfer, archiving, and disposal

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and coordination of safety trainings in coordination with the EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) department
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of operational processes and standards

Collaboration & Communication:

• Report to Scientific Directors
• Collaborate closely with research teams, Facility Management, EHS and other internal services groups
• Communicate operational updates clearly and professionally

What you bring for this position:

• Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in a wet-lab environment
• Experience in laboratory operations, lab management, or similar roles preferred
• Good understanding of laboratory workflows, infrastructure & safety standards
• Experience with lab management systems and data base
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proactive mindset with strong initiative and solution-oriented thinking
• Excellent communication skills in English
• German skills are a plus

• Translational Research: Work in an environment that bridges cutting-edge science with clinical application
• Academic Network: Benefit from close international and national collaborations with leading institutions ​​​​​​
• Flexibility that fits your life: Benefit from flexible working hours and additional days off​​​​​​
• Inclusive & Purpose-Driven: Be part of an international workplace with a meaningful mission
• Health & Wellbeing: Your health matters – benefit from our company doctor and in-house pharmacy

• Prime Location: Work in the heart of Vienna – a European hub for biomedical research and a city known for its high quality of life

A fair and attractive salary package starting at € 3.540 ,-- gross (14x per year) on full-time basis with a view to increase based on your qualification and experience.

Who we are:

One of Europe's leading institutions in the field of pediatric oncology, St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) investigates the biological foundations of cancer in children and adolescents. For almost 40 years, our multidisciplinary teams have been committed to developing innovative diagnostic approaches and personalized treatments aimed at further improving young patients' chances of cure. In close collaboration with both national and international partners we combine scientific excellence with clinical relevance. We stand for responsible research, transparency and sustainable knowledge building. As an employer, we offer a state-of-the-art research environment, opportunities for professional development as well as a workplace culture that embraces diversity and appreciation.

Work where it really matters and contribute to science that makes a difference.

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.

More information here: https://ccri.at/​​​​​​​

Your application

We are looking forward to your application! Applications should at least contain:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Contact details of 2-3 references

The application deadline is the 15.05.2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Your recruiting process

A clear and appreciative application process is important to us – find out more here about the next steps.