We are looking for a Research Technician to join our animal experimentation team on a parttime basis at the Vall dHebron Research Institute. The candidate will focus on developing in vitro studies for osteoarticular pathologies.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors degree in Genetics
- Training in cell culture techniques
- Certification for research personnel handling animals for experimental and scientific purposes
- Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- Proven experience in preclinical in vitro studies using various cell lines
- Expertise in RNA/DNA extraction qPCR Western blotting and immunocytochemistry
- Experience in cell and tissue sample processing
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Desired:
- Ability to contribute to medical research in osteoarticular pathologies
- Ability to carry out scientific research and publish in peerreviewed journals
- Strong ability to work independently and manage projects autonomously
- Preferred experience in the field of osteoarticular pathologies
- Knowledge of bioengineering and cell therapy for the treatment of osteoarticular pathologies
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Design and organize preclinical in vitro studies using different cell types
- Cell culture studies for osteoarticular cellular models
- Process cell and tissue samples and conduct for RNA/DNA processing qPCR westernblot and immunocytochemistry analysis
Labour conditions:
- Parttime position: 10h/week
- Starting date: Immediate
- Gross annual salary: 6.000 euros. 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.