Oferta de trabajo: Lab Technicianc for national project "RAMBLA"

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five main areas:

1. Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health;
2. Environment and health over the Lifecourse;
3. Global Viral and Bacterial infections;
4. Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases;
5. Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health.

ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Lugar

Barcelona, Campus Clinic-CEK

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The overall project goal is to develop the main research line of the project, specifically the technical and logistical aspects.

The activities in which the LAB TECHNICIAN will be involved are:

• Ensure the correct involvement of all stakeholders of the project.
• Characterisation of the bacterial samples isolated from environmental and faecal samples.
• Assessment of the epidemiological relationship of the bacterial isolates from environmental and faecal samples.
• Support on conducting the citizen-oriented strategies to be developed in the project.

The tasks will be developed in the research laboratory of the Antimicrobial Resistance group at Centre Esther Koplowitz (CEK).

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

The key responsibility of the candidate will be to participate in the general organization of the project and ensure that all tasks are correctly carried out with the techniques performed in our laboratory and other activities within the scope and purpose of the “Impacte de la transmissió de bacteris Resistents als AntiMicrobians a la població de BarceLonA a través de parcs infantils (RAMBLA)” project.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous laboratory experience in the microbiology field (2 years), particularly in antimicrobial resistance.
• Training in Molecular Biology.
• Recommended to have a Bachelor’s degree and Master in Microbiology.

SKILLS

• Candidate with initiative and proactivity.
• Outstanding organizational and good teamwork skills.
• Responsible, flexible, and with problem-solving skills.
• Eager to learn, proactive, and with great initiative.
• Demonstrable adaptability and flexibility to adapt positively to change.
• Previous experience in molecular microbiology.

CONDITIONS

• Duration: Temporary, from 1st January 2025 - 15th September 2025.
• Starting date: 1st January 2025.
• Contract: full time.
• Salary Range: according to internal scales (Technician II B).

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: LabTechnician_RAMBLA_Dec24, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate's name and surname.

The receipt of applications will be open until 25th of December 2024.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation to assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

In accordance with the OTM-R principles, a gender-balanced recruitment panel is formed for every vacancy at the beginning of the process. After reviewing the content of the applications, the panel will start the interviews, with at least one technical and one administrative interview. A profile questionnaire as well as a technical exercise may be required during the process.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

ISGlobal supports the initiative #ScienceforUkraine. Therefore, to sustain Ukraine’s presence in the European Research Area and international scholarly community, candidates from Ukraine at all levels of scholarly career are welcome: students, PhD candidates, early career researchers, and senior scholars.
We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential elements in contributing to improving health worldwide.