2026_117_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

IGTP Retreat; Badalona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 31.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary 28k EUR

Flexible benefits

23 days holiday

Training capsules

HRS4R badge

Can Ruti Campus

Descripción de la vacante

IGTP's Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) invites applications for a one-year full-time Senior Laboratory Technician role on Duchenne muscular dystrophy research. The group focuses on a target to reduce fibrosis and fat accumulation, validating models in vitro and in vivo.

The position offers a collaborative, translational research environment on the Can Ruti Campus, with opportunities for professional development.

Formación

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or similar.
• More than 2 years of research experience in neuromuscular diseases.
• Strong knowledge of muscle physiology and skeletal muscle biology.
• Experience with mouse models and mammalian cell culture.
• Laboratory techniques including FAC sorting, cryostat sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology.

Responsabilidades

• Cell culture experiments including growth, maintenance, and transfection.
• Molecular biology experiments including FAC sorting, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting.
• Plan and conduct research experiments with mice.
• Prepare and process cryosections for histological and molecular analyses.
• Analyze experimental data and contribute to reports and publications.
• Handle laboratory administrative tasks, including records and inventory.

Conocimientos

English

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences

Herramientas

FAC sorting

Cryostat sectioning

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular biology

Descripción del empleo

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) is a multidisciplinary team made up of specialised basic and traslational researchers in the laboratory at IGTP and clinical staff from the Neurology and Paediatric services at Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital. The line of research in which the candidate would work focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most prevalent muscular dystrophy in childhood. We are exploring an emerging therapeutic target to reduce fibrosis and intramuscular, fat accumulation in DMD, and we have to validate this target in in vitro and in vivo dystrophic models we aim to decipher the molecular mechanisms involved.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cell culture experiments, including cell growth, maintenance, and transfection assays.
• Molecular biology experiments, including FAC sorting, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting
• Planning and conducting research experiments with mice
• Preparation and processing of cryosections for histological, immunohistochemical, microscopic and molecular analyses
• Experimental data analysis and contribution to research reports and publications
• Responsible for laboratory administrative tasks, including record keeping, inventory management, and documentation

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or similar
• More than 2 years of research experience in the field of neuromuscular diseases
• Strong knowledge of muscle physiology and skeletal muscle biology
• Proven experience working with mouse models and mammalian cell culture, including experimental design, sample collection, and analyses
• Laboratory experience in FAC sorting, cryostat sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational and teamworking skills
• Languages: English (required), Spanish (helpful)
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and knowledge in the management of Biological Databases will be valued
• Skills in scientific communication and writing (scientific reports, scientific papers and public presentations) will be valued
• Experience in people management and mentoring skills will be valued

WHAT WE OFFER

• 1 year full-time Senior Laboratory Technician contract, with the possibility of extension for an additional year.
• Date of incorporation: 1th October 2026
• Gross remuneration: 28,000 euros gross per year in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/neuroscience/5/badalona-neuromuscular-research-group-grenba

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on September 14th, 2026.