Lab Technician (Neurodegenerative diseases)

The Neurodegenerative Diseases group is creating a new Lab Technician position.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry or a related field and a Master’s in Biomedical Sciences or a related field
• Specific training in laboratory research: animal experimentation, molecular biology techniques, and histology techniques
• Accredited for animal manipulation
• Business-level English

Desired:

• Fluency in Catalan and Spanish

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience working in the field of Neuroscience
• At least 2 years of experience working with animal models and knowledge of animal experimentation techniques (stereotaxic injection of AdenoAssociatedViral Vectors (AAV), behavioral tests)
• Previous experience processing animal samples (brain and tissue dissection, tissue sectioning using a cryostat and a microtome)
• Experience and knowledge of laboratory histological techniques (e.g. stereological cell analysis, IHC, IF, confocal microscopy) and molecular techniques (ELISA, WB)
• Experience in image acquisition for IHC and IF samples
• Experience in specific software for image and data analysis (OlyVIA, ImageJ, GraphPad, QuPath, Adobe Illustrator)
• Proficiency in both oral and written English

Desired:

• Previous knowledge in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, specifically in Parkinson’s Disease
• Expertise in statistical methods to analyze and interpret data effectively
• Experience in developing Artificial Intelligence algorithms for neuronal and glial markers
• Experience with PCR techniques
• Ability to work in a teamwork-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Participation as a lab technician in the research project “Activity and connectivity drive neuronal vulnerability and disease progression in Parkinson’s disease”

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: January 2025
• Gross annual salary: 23000 euros
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops 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, and more.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing-focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 26-12-2024

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.