Air Quality Research Technician — DNA/RNA & Sequencing Prep

Isglobal; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

36 days off/year

Descripción de la vacante

ISGlobal invites applications for a laboratory technician to join the AIRLAB in Barcelona. The role focuses on extracting nucleic acids from bioaerosol samples and preparing DNA libraries for sequencing on Illumina and Nanopore platforms, supporting high-volume sample processing with meticulous record-keeping.

You will work on downstream sequencing workflows, microbial cultivation and identification, procurement, and general lab maintenance, collaborating with the PI and research team.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• Previous experience working in a microbiology and/or molecular biology laboratory.
• Proven training and experience in DNA/RNA extraction, DNA library preparation, microbial culture and molecular techniques (e.g., DNA/RNA extraction, qPCR, metagenomic sequencing).
• Experience conducting fieldwork.

Responsabilidades

• Extract DNA/RNA from airborne microorganisms/microbiomes for downstream analysis using next-generation sequencing.
• Perform microbial cultivation, isolation and identification.
• DNA Library preparation for next-generation sequencing for Illumina, PacBio and Nanopore.
• Manage procurement of lab materials and reagents.
• Assist with general lab maintenance and organization.
• Support other research activities aligned with AIRLAB project goals.
• Plan and carry out fieldwork activities involving study participants.
• Coordinate with the project PI and research team.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Proactive

Time management

Willingness to travel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology

Bachelor’s degree in Biology

Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology

Herramientas

qPCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Descripción del empleo

ISGlobal invites applications for a laboratory technician to join the AIRLAB in Barcelona. The role focuses on extracting nucleic acids from bioaerosol samples and preparing DNA libraries for sequencing on Illumina and Nanopore platforms, supporting high-volume sample processing with meticulous record-keeping.

You will work on downstream sequencing workflows, microbial cultivation and identification, procurement, and general lab maintenance, collaborating with the PI and research team.