Research Technician (Renal Physiopathology Group)
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9 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Renal Physiopathology group (Vall dHebron Research Institute Barcelona) is looking for highly motivated Research Technician with proven experience in cell and mouse disease models relevant to kidney pathology. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing the project of Familial Hypomagnesemia with Hypercalciuria and Nephrocalcinosis (FHHNC).
Main responsibilities and duties:
Coordinate and manage patient samples collection
Perform the main tasks related to FHHNC project (cell culture biochemical techniques etc.)
Conduct experiments involving mouse models including handling breeding and procedures.
Handling processing and storage of biological samples.
Analyse data.
Education and qualifications:
Required:
Candidates must have completed a Biomedicine or Biotechnology degree.
Candidates must have completed a master in Biomedicine or related subjects.
Fluency in Spanish and English (professional proficiency).
Desirable:
Statistical knowledge will be strongly valued.
Knowledge of kidney physiopathology
Experience and knowledge:
Required:
At least 4 years experience working in kidney cell models.
Knowledge of rare renal diseases specifically FHHNC.
Proactive dynamic and outstanding organisational skills are required.
Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Certificate of animal experimentation.
Hands-on experience working with mouse models.
Knowledge of ethical guidelines and regulatory compliance for animal research.
Desirable:
Experience with confocal microscopy (fixed and live-imaging).
4 years of experience as a predoctoral student.
Experience presenting data in national and international scientific meetings.
Experience communicating results to patient associations
Labour conditions:
Working hours: Full-time (375 hours per week).
Starting date: As soon as possible.
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities
During: 1 year
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.
Information on Personal Data Protection:
Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall dHebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access rectify delete object to and limit the processing of data as well as request data portability where applicable by contacting . DPO: . More information:
Data Protection Authority: APDCAT
