VHIR offers a contract to work as a Research Technician within the Translational Molecular Pathology Research Group. Our group aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis to identify new diagnostic prognostic and therapeutic targets in cancer.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences or similar (Biology Biomedicine etc.)
- Certificate in laboratory Animal Science and Experimentation (A B C D)
Desired:
- Master in Translational Biomedical Research
- Fluent English
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
- At least one year of proven experience working in a biomedical research laboratory
- Specific experience in animal models of cancer in rodents
- Experience in cell culture western-blot and other cell and molecular biology techniques
- Proven experience in flow cytometry
- Soft skills: well-organized methodical proactive and aptitude for teamwork
Desired:
- Knowledge of cancer biology
- Extensive knowledge in the area of preclinical validation of inhibitors
Main responsibilities and duties:
- Design execution and report of in vitro and in vivo preclinical experiments
- Perform cell culture in vitro efficacy/toxicity assays and animal handling
- Lab management duties
Labour conditions:
- Full-time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: by mid-September 2025
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration 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 high-end 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: 28-08-2025
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.