2025-041-01 Laboratory Technician

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support drug development for triple-negative breast cancer. This role involves optimizing assays and collaborating with scientists. Candidates should hold a BSc and have experience in molecular techniques. A permanent contract with various benefits such as flexible hours and professional development opportunities is offered.

Servicios

Professional development opportunities

Flexible remuneration options

Discounted sports activities

Weekly physiotherapy sessions

Formación

• Minimum two years of experience in a research lab.
• Experience in cell culture and assay development is a plus.
• Experience in animal experimentation is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and optimize cell-based concentration response assays in breast cancer cell lines.
• Collaborate with computational scientists on candidate compounds.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology techniques

Cell culture

Western Blot

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Good communication in English

Educación

BSc degree

Herramientas

Small molecule drug screening

Descripción del empleo

Join to apply for the 2025-041-01 Laboratory Technician role at Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO).

The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Tumor Biomarkers Team, led by Josep Villanueva, in the Proteomics Group. The main goal of the laboratory is to characterize mechanisms of communication among cancer cells and their microenvironment during tumorigenesis, aiming to advance biomarker and drug target discovery.

We are looking for an organized, motivated, and team-oriented individual. The successful candidate will support the development of new small-molecule drugs for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy, involving in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies to move promising candidates toward clinical application.

Responsibilities include:

1. Performing and optimizing cell-based concentration response assays in breast cancer cell lines.
2. Collaborating with computational scientists and validating candidate compounds identified through high-throughput virtual screenings.

Requirements:

• BSc degree.
• Minimum two years of experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques in a research lab.
• Experience in cell culture, Western Blot, and immunofluorescence microscopy.
• Experience in small molecule drug screening and assay development is a plus.
• Experience in animal experimentation is a plus.
• Good communication skills in English.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a competitive environment.
• Being part of a constantly developing center pursuing research excellence and collaboration with leading teams.
• An inclusive environment that values diversity, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Participation in the GreenVhio sustainability program.

Conditions:

• Permanent contract.
• Salary based on qualifications and experience, according to VHIO scales.
• Flexible remuneration options including vouchers, transport, medical insurance, and childcare vouchers.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance and gender equality.
• 24 holidays and 6 personal days.
• Subsidized language courses in Catalan, Spanish, or English.
• Discounted sports activities with Urban Sports Club.
• Weekly physiotherapy sessions at reduced cost.

VHIO endorses European research principles and was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo in 2018, reflecting its commitment to a supportive work environment.

Seniority level: Not Applicable

Employment type: Other

Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industry: Research Services