2026/137: 1 T1B - Senior Laboratory Technician

Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau; España; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Integration into Neurobiology of Demt?

Job summary

Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau's Memory Unit in Barcelona seeks a dedicated researcher support professional to manage biological samples and integrate multi-omics data in Alzheimer’s research.

The role requires FP II qualification or equivalent, 4+ years of experience, and fluent Catalan/Spanish or commitment to learning within a year. Office software skills (Excel/Word/PowerPoint) are essential, with a permanent contract and integration into a leading neuroscience team.

Qualifications

• Higher Vocational Education and Training Diploma (FP II) or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of proven professional experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in the two official languages of Catalonia or commit to acquiring them within one year.

Responsibilities

• Manage biological samples from individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
• Integrate clinical and biomarker information with genomic and DNA methylation data.
• Study the contribution of different key proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease to DNA methylation.
• Investigate how different clinical variables and participant groups influence DNA methylation patterns.

Skills

Catalan and Spanish language fluency

Education

Higher Vocational Education and Training Diploma (FP II) or equivalent

Tools

Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Organisation/Company Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica Sant Pau Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 28 Oct 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

About the Unit / Research Group

The Memory Unit of Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau in Barcelona is a multidisciplinary team within the Neurology Department. We are specialized in the diagnosis, treatment, and research of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Our unit combines clinical care with cutting-edge research to improve early detection, monitor disease progression, and develop new therapeutic strategies.

With internationally recognized research programs, advanced biomarker platforms, and strong collaborative networks, we are committed to advancing precision medicine and providing the highest quality care to patients and their families.

• Minimum qualification required: Higher Vocational Education and Training Diploma (Advanced Vocational Training / FP II) or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of proven professional experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in the two official languages of Catalonia or, alternatively, the selected candidate must demonstrate, or commit to acquiring within a maximum period of one year, an adequate command of both official languages.
• Intermediate level of office software tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

The Following will be valued

• Knowledge of databases containing clinical and genetic information.
• Previous experience in the management of biological samples.
• Previous experience in studies conducted in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

Duties

• Manage biological samples from individuals with Alzheimer's disease.
• Integrate clinical and biomarker information with genomic and DNA methylation data.
• Study the contribution of different key proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease to DNA methylation.
• Investigate how different clinical variables and participant groups influence DNA methylation patterns.

We Offer

• Permanent employment contract linked to the project: “Are epigenomic changes in the Alzheimer's disease continuum modifiable? A discovery, validation and interventional study”. This project has been funded by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation under the Pasqual Maragall Researchers Programme (PMRP) (Grant Agreement 2022-1227).
• Annual workload of 1,627.5 hours (37.5 hours per week).
• Salary according to the applicable collective agreement.
• Integration into the Neurobiology of Dementias Research Group.