Laboratory Technician (Research on aging, frailty and transitions in Barcelona)
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13 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Research Group on Aging Frailty and Care Transitions in Barcelona (REFiT-BCN) offers a technical position for a Laboratory Technician.
Research topic:
Innovative solutions across the Mediterranean for mitigation of climate change-related health risks and enhancing health system resilience. ISMED-CLIM
Project summary:
ISMED-CLIM is a Horizon Europe project that aims to test and demonstrate transformative solutions to build resilience to health risks associated with climate change. The project brings together regions local authorities communities and policymakers along with clinical environmental and social scientists and information technology (IT) experts to develop and pilot technological and digital solutions to mitigate climate-related health risks and strengthen healthcare system resilience in the Mediterranean biogeographical region.
These solutions will be evaluated in real-world settings through a randomized clinical trial involving older adults. The project is coordinated by the University of Cyprus and involves 27 partners across the Mediterranean region.
The selected candidate will contribute to the fieldwork of a randomized clinical trial designed to test solutions aimed at protecting older adults with hypertension from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona.
Main responsibilities and duties:
Contribute to the fieldwork of a randomised controlled trial testing solutions designed to protect older adults from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona.
Operate calibrate and maintain monitoring devices.
Ensure accurate and timely data recording in compliance with study protocols and data protection regulations.
Identify and report any protocol deviations or fieldwork incidents to the research team.
Coordinate with other members of the research team to ensure smooth study implementation.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
High School degree.
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish.
Desirable:
Bachelors degree in health sciences.
Fluency in English (business level).
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
Experience conducting fieldwork with participants or patients involved in clinical trials or other epidemiological studies.
Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with study participants.
Strong organizational skills with a methodical approach and high level of motivation and initiative.
Ability to adapt to changes and manage unexpected situations during fieldwork.
Desirable:
Experience administering questionnaires.
Experience using and maintaining equipment for environmental exposure assessment.
Labour conditions:
Working hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)
Starting date: April 2026
Gross annual salary: 8.75760 (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities (Groups 12)
Duration: 35 months
What can we offer
Incorporation into the Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
Flexible remuneration programme including meal vouchers health insurance transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform offering significant discounts on travel culture technology gastronomy sports and more.
Healthy offering Feel Good Feel VHIR: VHIRs wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrivephysically mentally and socially. Through four pillarsFeel Well Feel Connected Feel Empowered Feel Welcomedit fosters health growth and community.
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 support and assistance with 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.
