2025125SUPERIOR TECHNICIAN DM1-Hub Project

IGTP; Badalona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Badalona is seeking a laboratory technician to manage biological sample processing for research on neuromuscular diseases. The role requires a Bachelor's and Master's in health sciences, experience in molecular biology techniques, and strong organizational skills. This full-time position offers an indefinite contract, with training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Servicios

23 working days of annual leave

Training sessions covered by the institution

Opportunity to join a multidisciplinary research center

Formación

• At least two years of previous experience in molecular biology research projects.
• Experience in handling blood samples and basic molecular biology techniques.
• An organized, proactive, self-motivated person with strong teamwork skills.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate reception registration and traceability of biological samples.
• Lead processing and extraction of high molecular weight DNA.
• Draft detailed technical reports and maintain lab records.

Conocimientos

Molecular biology techniques

Blood sample handling

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor's and Master's degree related to health sciences

Herramientas

PCR

ELISA assays

Long-read sequencing technologies

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Institut dInvestigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate a laboratory technician with experience in molecular biology research projects preferably in the field of neuromuscular diseases to join the DM1-Hub project within the Neuromuscular Research Group of Badalona (GRENBA) at IGTP.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the reception registration and traceability of biological samples from hospitals participating in the DM1-Hub project.
• Ensure proper classification labeling and storage of blood samples and derivatives under optimal preservation and biosafety conditions.
• Lead the processing and extraction of high molecular weight DNA ensuring sample integrity and reproducibility.
• Prepare and perform advanced quality control procedures of genetic material for long-read sequencing technologies (e.g. Oxford Nanopore PacBio).
• Conduct and optimize protocols for DNA extraction quantification and validation reporting to the principal investigator.
• Evaluate and compare methodologies propose protocol optimizations and perform preliminary data analysis.
• Draft detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive laboratory records to ensure full sample traceability and data integrity.
• Manage and curate databases associated with sample processing guaranteeing data accuracy and consistency.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific documentation internal reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Actively participate in team meetings internal training sessions and scientific activities related to the DM1-Hub project.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors and Masters degree in a discipline related to the health sciences.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational communication and documentation skills.
• At least two years of previous experience in molecular biology research projects.
• Previous experience in handling blood samples and in basic molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction PCR etc.).
• Previous experience in ELISA assays cell culture and / or long-read sequencing technologies (e.g. Oxford Nanopore PacBio) will be highly valued.
• An organized proactive enthusiastic self-motivated person with strong teamwork skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Indefinite contract (Science Law 14 / 2011) linked to DM1-Hub is funded through a grant PMPER24 / 00007 from ISCIII for Research Projects on Rare Diseases from the 2024 Call for Joint Missions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science Innovation and Universities under the PERTE for Vanguard Health and within the framework of the Recovery Transformation and Resilience Plan.
• Full-time position.
• Starting date : as soon as possible.
• The gross annual salary will be determined according to the candidates experience and qualifications distributed over 12 payments.
• 23 working days of annual leave and 5 personal days.
• Training sessions covered by the institution.
• The opportunity to join an excellent multidisciplinary research center awarded the HRS4R distinction.
• Workplace located at Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area offering a stimulating scientific setting and a friendly collaborative ecosystem to support professional growth and research goals.

TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application :

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems following the process described below :

Curricular evaluation : analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.

Personal interview

once the résumé has been evaluated the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.

Applications that do not meet the requirements that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on October 23rd 2025.

About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus working in close collaboration with the other centres.

Research Areas

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
• Community Health
• Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
• Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism Bones and Kidneys
• Immunology and Inflammation
• Infectious Diseases
• Neuroscience
• Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.

The following video is a birds eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

The IGTP in its commitment to equal opportunities guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100 as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Primavera,IT Project Management,Microsoft Access,Public Health,Data Collection,PMBOK,Mobile Devices,Maximo,Prolog,Project Management,Microsoft Project

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience

Experience: years

Vacancy

Vacancy: 1