VHIR offers a vacant position for a laboratory technician to cover the basic experimental and management needs at the Clinical Biochemistry Drug Delivery & Therapy group.
The candidate will be hired within the MycoMatrix CPPproject to assist in its development as well as in general routine techniques and procedures in the lab. Our group is experienced in developing and testing in preclinical models a spectrum of nanomedicines. Within the MycoMatrix project such nanoplatforms will be directed towards oncological indications being the candidate main tasks to assist in their biosynthesis and perform subsequent efficacy assays.
In addition the technician will also work with the FVPR/U20 service platform of the group. FVPR/U20 is dedicated to perform customized production and functional assays for the preclinical development of novel diagnostic or therapeutic compounds based on nanotechnology. FVPR/U20 is part of ICTSNanbiosis and operates in an ISO9001:2015 certified environment. The candidate will also perform tasks for the national and international projects of the CBDDT group and contribute to the laboratory management.
and qualifications:
Required:
- Certificate of higher education (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior (CFGS) / Formacin Profesional de Segundo Grado (FPII). Candidates with a BSc degree may also apply.
Desired:
- Specific/Additional training in cell culture molecular biology and bioproduction processes.
- Fluency in Catalan and English (business level).
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least 12 months of experience of laboratory work in researchrelated projects including basic molecular biology techniques (PCR Western Blot ELISA etc. and routine cell culturing
- Lab management skills (analytical organizational and time management).
- Good computer skills especially in MS Office
Desired:
- Experience in Quality Management Systems.
- We are looking for a person who has a proven handson attitude flexible and adaptable. Additionally the following personals skills are desirable:
Teamwork
Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
Wellorganized and responsible person at work
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Cell culture: basic maintenance (subculturing freezing and storing) functional assays (cell proliferation apoptosis etc) of a variety of cultures available in the lab
- Complete molecular biology characterization of cell cultures after treatment with different nanosystem
- Characterization and handling of different type of nanomaterials (hydrodynamic size endotoxin sterility)
- Administrative and laboratory management tasks
Labour conditions:
- Full time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: Immediate
- Gross annual salary: 18..000. 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 dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron 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 highend 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:
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.