Lab technician – Experimental Biochemist/Enzyme Engineer

The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed of an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team supported by a flexible and efficient administration and high-end innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the ‘HR Excellence in Research‘ Award from the European Commission. This recognition highlights the Institute’s commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to align practices and procedures with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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The role

We are looking for a candidate for the implementation and testing of catalytic activities. The candidate should set up and run enzyme assays for several enzyme variant designs produced by the AI models we train in the lab. The candidate should have experience in expressing, purifying, and measuring the activity of enzymatic families.

About the lab

The candidate will join an interdisciplinary research group at the forefront of AI-driven protein design and engineering. The team is highly collaborative, integrating computational scientists, experimental biologists, and biotechnologists to push the boundaries of synthetic biology and protein engineering.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

1. Experience in protein expression and purification
2. 1-2 years of wet lab experience (e.g., through internships and MSc thesis)
3. Motivation and willingness to learn in a highly paced research field

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

1. The willingness to hear and learn about AI models
2. Experience in enzymatic assays
3. Experience working in high-throughput regimes

Education and training

A master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biocatalysis, Bioengineering, or related field.

Languages

Good command of English.

Technical skills

1. MS Office skills
2. Some knowledge about Linux
3. Python knowledge is a plus (but not mandatory)

Competences

1. Excellent organizational skills
2. Motivation and willingness to learn in a competitive, highly-paced research field.

The Offer – Working Conditions

1. Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract estimated until August 31st, 2026
2. Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
3. Target start date: As soon as possible

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconciling a work and family life for its employees and offers an extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Noelia Ferruz.
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Noelia Ferruz and submitted online on the CRG Career site – CRG Career site.

Selection Process

1. Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected in the candidates' CVs. It will be merit-based.
2. Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.
3. Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified, the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start date, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 20/12/2024.

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