2025-041-01 Laboratory Technician

Fundació Privada Institut d'Investigació Oncològica de Vall d'Hebron (VHIO); España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A prestigious oncology research institute in Spain is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Tumor Biomarkers Team. The role involves performing assays and collaborating on drug development for triple-negative breast cancer. Candidates must hold a BSc and have prior research experience, particularly in molecular techniques. The position offers a permanent contract with competitive benefits and a commitment to professional growth.

Servicios

Flexible remuneration program

Flexible working hours

24 days of holidays

Free language courses

Weekly physiotherapy sessions

Discounts for sports activities

Formación

• At least two years of experience in a research laboratory.
• Experience in cell culture techniques and Western Blot is required.
• Experience in small molecule drug screening will be favorably considered.

Responsabilidades

• Perform and optimize cell-based concentration response assays in breast cancer cell lines.
• Collaborate with computational scientists for experimental validation.

Conocimientos

Cell culture techniques

Western Blot

Immunofluorescence microscopy

Molecular and cellular biology techniques

Drug screening and assay development

Animal experimentation

Communication in English

Educación

BSc

Descripción del empleo

Offer Description

The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a Laboratory Technician at Tumor Biomarkers Team

Reference: 2025-041-01

Number of vacancies: 1

We seek a Laboratory Technician to join the Tumor Biomarkers Team, led by Josep Villanueva, in the Proteomics Group of VHIO. The main goal of the laboratory is to characterize the mechanisms adopted by cancer cells to communicate amongst themselves as well as with their microenvironment during tumorigenesis and exploit these data to advance biomarker and drug target discovery.

We are seeking an organized, motivated and team-oriented individual. The successful candidate will join the scientific team supporting the development of new small-molecule drugs for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy. The project involves a comprehensive workflow that integrates in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies, with the ultimate goal of advancing promising candidates toward clinical application.

• Perform and optimize cell-based concentration response assays in breast cancer cell lines.
• Collaborate with computational scientists and perform experimental validation of candidate compounds identified through high-throughput virtual screenings.

Requirements:

• Applicants must have a BSc.
• At least two years of experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques performed in a research laboratory.
• Experience in cell culture techniques, Western Blot and Immunofluorescence microscopy is required.
• Experience in small molecule drug screening and assay development will be favorably considered.
• Experience in animal experimentation will be favorably considered.
• The candidate is expected to be able to communicate well in English.

Additional information:

We offer:

• The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
• To be part of a center that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
• We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• We care about our environment and sustainability; VHIO has the GreenVHIO program you can be part of.

Conditions:

• Permanent contract.
• Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
• Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
• Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
• 24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.
• Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
• Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club.
• You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

VHIO endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo, demonstrating a stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.