Research Technician, barcelona

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Job Title: Research Technician - Liver Diseases (Molecular markers and liquid biopsy in Hepatocellular carcinoma)

About VHIR: The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution that promotes and develops the research, innovation, and biosanitary teaching of the Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through the excellence of our research, we identify problems of society and contribute to spreading them around the world. In April 2015, VHIR obtained the recognition of the European Commission in HR Excellence, which proves that VHIR endorses the general principles of the European Charter for Researchers and a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter & Code). VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity, 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, nationality, religion, age, disability, or race.

Education and Qualifications:

1. Required: Bachelor's Degree in Sciences/PhD/Master
2. Specific training and experience in animal experimentation
3. Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)
4. Desired: Specific/Additional training in the field

Experience and Knowledge:

1. Required: At least 5 years of experience working in the field of Hepatocellular carcinoma and Liver diseases
2. Knowledge of molecular biology (digital and qPCR, immunohistochemistry, ELISA)
3. Next generation sequencing library preparation
4. Experience in flow cytometry (Cell cycle, Apoptosis, detection of CTCs)
5. Experience with HCC animal models

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Manage sample processing (blood, tissue, and cell culture from humans and animals)
2. Analyze results from next generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and molecular biology experiments
3. Generate and manage sample database
4. Preparation of research grants and scientific manuscripts
5. Collaborate with the organization (CEIM, Tissue bank)
6. General management tasks of the laboratory

Labour Conditions:

1. Full-time/Part-time position: 40h/week
2. Starting date: immediate
3. Gross annual salary: 22,823.00 €
4. Contract: permanent linked to project

What Can We Offer?

1. 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 the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS)
2. A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed
3. Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment
4. Personal training opportunities
5. Flexible working hours
6. 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days
7. Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation, and more)