🚀 2025_115_superior Laboratory Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IGTP is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated laboratory technician to join the Retrovirology and Clinical Studies Lab at IrsiCaixa all located at Biomedical Campus Can Ruti in Badalona (Barcelona).

The selected candidate will support ongoing scientific projects in a lab with a large trajectory in the study of infectious diseases. She / he will assist in the development of strategies for HIV eradication that will require the implementation of new molecular and cell culture techniques in the team. Besides the candidate will conduct experiments in animal models to investigate biodistribution and viral inhibition of therapeutic agents which will require work in Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Technical activities: Cell culture, molecular biology, sample and blood processing, flow cytometry, ddPCR, use of BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, etc.
• Complementary activities: Lab organization, protocol development, analysis of results, reporting.
• Maintenance activities: support periodic maintenance of the lab organization.
• Training activities: attendance to group meetings and learning of the research topic and improvement of skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Vocational Training Programme (FP2) in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory or Biotechnological and Related.
• Experience with cellular and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in flow cytometry and primary cell cultures.
• Certificate and experience working with animal models will be valued.
• English and Spanish language skills will be required.
• Experience in supporting scientific teams.
• Good organizational skills: tracking project data and report analysis results.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• International experience will be valued.

What We Offer

• Indefinite contract (Science Law 14 / 2011).
• Full time.
• Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area in a very stimulating scientific environment.
• IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

How to Apply

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

Evaluation Process

• Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
• Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skill s.

Eligibility Statement

The IGTP in its commitment to equal opportunities guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 % per 100 as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

Deadline for Applications

The call for applications will close on October 19th.

About IGTP

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community. The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus working in close collaboration with the other centres.

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