2025140Research Technician

A temporary research technician position is available in the Innate Immunity Unit (PI: Dr. M.R. Sarrias) to contribute to the project CD5L-Driven Macrophage Polarization: Shaping the Future of Solid Tumor Immunotherapy (2024 PROD 00132).

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive researcher interested in developing their scientific career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will join a team focused on translational cancer immunology contributing to cutting-edge research aimed at understanding macrophage biology and its role in tumor immunotherapy.

• Conduct in vitro functional and phenotypic analysis of macrophages and immune cells in the context of cancer using primary cells and cell lines.
• Investigate biomarker expression in human samples employing techniques such as immunohistochemistry immunofluorescence or RT-PCR-Sequencing.
• Analyse complex datasets using bioinformatic tools.

• Bachelors degree in Science
• At the time of recruitment candidates must hold a Masters degree in biological or biomedical science.
• Experience abroad.
• Applicants must demonstrate an advanced level of English language (spoken and written).
• Previous experience with data analysis and R programming cell culture real-time PCR microscopy and image analysis.

• Background knowledge in immunology cancer and/or cancer immunology
• Hands-on research experience in national/international laboratories
• Proven ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and concisely and to work collaboratively within a research team.
• Strong ability to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Organizational proactive and self-motivated attitude.

• Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011) linked to CD5L-Driven Macrophage Polarization: Shaping the Future of Solid Tumor Immunotherapy 2024 PROD 00132.
• Start date: as soon as possible.
• 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 restaurant vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters 2 days for Easter 2 days for Christmas.
• 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.
• The IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

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

1. 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.
2. 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 skills.

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.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9areas:

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
• Community Health
• Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
• Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism Bones and Kidneys
• Immunology and Inflammation
• Infectious Diseases
• Neuroscience
• Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse