Laboratory Technician (Nephrology and kidney transplantation)

About the position

VHIR offers a vacant position for a laboratory technician for the Nephrology and kidney transplantation Research Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• CFGS or FP2 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
• Accreditation to work with experimental animals
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English

Desired:

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology
• Master's Degree in Clinical Research

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years’ experience in laboratory work and animal work in research-related projects
• Previous experience in basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, etc.) and cell cultures
• Previous experience in T-cell and B-cell ELISPOT assays
• Laboratory management skills (analytical, organizational and time management)
• Experience in animal (preferably mice and rats) handling, product administration, welfare monitoring and euthanasia

Desired:

• Computer skills for database creation/management
• We are looking for a person who has a proven hands-on attitude, who is flexible and adaptable. Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
  • Well-organized and responsible person at work

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Performance of immune monitoring assays such as T-cell and B-cell ELISPOT assay and ELISA.
• Flow cytometry and PCR techniques will be required in the laboratory.
• DNA/RNA extraction, library preparation and next-generation sequencing (NGS) for clinical trials.
• Collaborate with the organization/design of experimental work.
• Generate and manage sample databases.
• Manage sample processing (blood, spleen and bone marrow from both humans and animals).
• Animal work: Product administration, blood sample collection, welfare monitoring and euthanasia in accordance with approved protocols.
• Animal work: Harvesting and processing (either fixing or isolation of cells) organs and tissues…
• Give support in basic laboratory tasks.

Labour conditions:

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 21-05-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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