VHIR is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Kidney Physiopathology Research Group.
The Paediatric Nephrology Department is part of the University Hospital Vall dHebron (VHUH) located in Barcelona a tertiary referral public centre for Catalunya and many other areas of Spain. A Womens and Childrens General and Trauma-Orthopaedics Teaching Hospitals providing a multidisciplinary care involving all paediatric and adult medical and surgical sub-specialties are part of the HUVH. We also work closely with the Paediatric Urology Service which is accredited as a national reference service for complex urologic surgeries in children and adolescents.
Further we are part of the Renal Physiopathology Group at the Vall dHebrón Research Institute (VHIR). Our research is focused on the field of Inherited Tubulopathies (Dent disease Familial hypomagnesaemia with hypercalciuria nephrocalcinosis) and rare kidney diseases.
In the clinical research field we are fully committed to the development of new therapies in paediatric patients and thus we participate in several international clinical trials and academic research projects focused on chronic kidney disease in children and rare kidney diseases.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Science Social Sciences Humanities Law or related fields or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme
Training in good clinical practice (GCP)
Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English (business level)
Basic computer skills (Office applications email)
Desired:
Basic principles of data quality accuracy and traceability
Ethical handling of sensitive information including patient confidentiality and data protection standards
An organised and methodical person with high motivation and initiative
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
No prior training or professional experience in the health or research fields is required
Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new digital tools
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets or database tools (e.g. Excel Google Sheets or similar)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
Desired:
Experience with data entry administrative tasks or information organisation (academic volunteer or informal contexts)
Ability to work independently while following detailed instructions
Good organisational and time management skills
Main responsibilities and duties:
Support and participate in academic registries and research projects.
Enter and keep clinical data up to date in the CRFs from source documents.
Ongoing collaboration with the medical and research team following established guidelines.
Basic review of data completeness and internal consistency (non-clinical).
Organisation of digital documentation related to academic and research projects.
Assist the research team in the tasks necessary for the development of studies.
Support the clinical research coordinator of the group.
Labour conditions:
Full-time/Part-time position: 75h/week
Starting date: February 2026
Gross annual salary: 3.600 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 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.
International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information guidance on required procedures access to the International Welcome Desk family recommendations and support in finding accommodation
Deadline to apply:
How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.
Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.
Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.
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.
VHIR is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Kidney Physiopathology Research Group.The Paediatric Nephrology Department is part of the University Hospital Vall dHebron (VHUH) located in Barcelona a tertiary referral public centre for Catalunya and many other areas of Spain. A Womens a...
VHIR is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Kidney Physiopathology Research Group.
The Paediatric Nephrology Department is part of the University Hospital Vall dHebron (VHUH) located in Barcelona a tertiary referral public centre for Catalunya and many other areas of Spain. A Womens and Childrens General and Trauma-Orthopaedics Teaching Hospitals providing a multidisciplinary care involving all paediatric and adult medical and surgical sub-specialties are part of the HUVH. We also work closely with the Paediatric Urology Service which is accredited as a national reference service for complex urologic surgeries in children and adolescents.
Further we are part of the Renal Physiopathology Group at the Vall dHebrón Research Institute (VHIR). Our research is focused on the field of Inherited Tubulopathies (Dent disease Familial hypomagnesaemia with hypercalciuria nephrocalcinosis) and rare kidney diseases.
In the clinical research field we are fully committed to the development of new therapies in paediatric patients and thus we participate in several international clinical trials and academic research projects focused on chronic kidney disease in children and rare kidney diseases.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Bachelors degree in Science Social Sciences Humanities Law or related fields or currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme
Training in good clinical practice (GCP)
Fluency in Catalan Spanish and English (business level)
Basic computer skills (Office applications email)
Desired:
Basic principles of data quality accuracy and traceability
Ethical handling of sensitive information including patient confidentiality and data protection standards
An organised and methodical person with high motivation and initiative
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
No prior training or professional experience in the health or research fields is required
Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn new digital tools
Basic knowledge of spreadsheets or database tools (e.g. Excel Google Sheets or similar)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures
Desired:
Experience with data entry administrative tasks or information organisation (academic volunteer or informal contexts)
Ability to work independently while following detailed instructions
Good organisational and time management skills
Main responsibilities and duties:
Support and participate in academic registries and research projects.
Enter and keep clinical data up to date in the CRFs from source documents.
Ongoing collaboration with the medical and research team following established guidelines.
Basic review of data completeness and internal consistency (non-clinical).
Organisation of digital documentation related to academic and research projects.
Assist the research team in the tasks necessary for the development of studies.
Support the clinical research coordinator of the group.
Labour conditions:
Full-time/Part-time position: 75h/week
Starting date: February 2026
Gross annual salary: 3.600 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 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.
International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information guidance on required procedures access to the International Welcome Desk family recommendations and support in finding accommodation
Deadline to apply:
How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills qualifications and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.
Practical assessment: Depending on the role candidates may complete a case study technical task presentation or written exercise on-site or remotely.
Checks: Education references and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.
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.
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