Laboratory Technician (Clinical biochemistry, drug...

VHIR offers a vacant position for a laboratory technician with experience in animal handling and experimentation (product administration, welfare monitoring, genotyping, etc.).

The candidates will be hired within a national project (CPP2022-009780) to participate providing all in vivo validation (safety, biodistribution and efficacy) of the proposed therapy. In addition, the candidate will participate in the general routine techniques and procedures in the lab. Our group runs the Unit 20 on in vivo experimental research, also known as Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR).

FVPR/U20 is a service platform offering customized assays for the production and functional validation of diagnostic or therapeutic compounds. FVPR/U20 is also part of the ICTS-Nanbiosis, a reference infrastructure in the development of biomaterials and nanomedicines. FVPR/U20 operates under the ISO9001:2015 quality management system.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Title of higher technician (FPII/CFGS) in the field of bioscience (i.e. Laboratory Diagnostics, Pathological Anatomy, etc.)
• Accreditation to handle experimental animals

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience in laboratory work
• Laboratory management skills (analytical, organisational and time management)
• Proven experience in animal (mice) handling, product administration, welfare monitoring and necropsies
• Good computer skills, especially in MS Office

Desired:

• Experience in Quality Management Systems, specifically with ISO9001 standards
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English
• We are looking for a person who has a proven hands-on attitude, 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:

• Support to in vitro and in vivo experimentation, from basic cell culturing, to molecular biology, animal handling and execution of animal experimentation procedures (substance administration, sample extraction, surgical procedures and animal monitoring).
• Basic processing of cell cultures and mouse tissue samples.
• Data registration.
• Execution of basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, ELISA, WB, etc.).
• Administrative and laboratory management tasks.

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position (40h/week)
• Starting date: Immediate
• Length of the contract: Up to the end of the project
• Gross annual salary for FPII: 22.352,25-24.500€ (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
• 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 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: 05-01-2025

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.