Data Entry (Shock, organ dysfunction and resuscitation)

VHIR; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Annual leave and personal days

Flexible remuneration programme

Wellbeing and mobility support

Job summary

Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is seeking a Data Entry specialist within the Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Group and the Microbiology Research Group in Barcelona. You will ensure accurate registration of sepsis-related data, collect and review clinical data, and support the AMBROSIA project with lab and research coordination.

The role includes preparing reports, manuscripts and coordinating project applications, contributing to a dynamic biomedical research environment,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data entry, data management and databases maintenance.
• Knowledge on statistics.
• Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
• Proactive, dynamic and outstanding organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry and ensure the accurate and timely registration of information in the Sepsis Code database at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.
• Collect, review and manage clinical data from patients diagnosed with sepsis, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Support the coordination and implementation of the research project AMBROSIA.
• Provide technical support for laboratory activities and contribute to the development of the microbiology-related aspects of the project.
• Support project management activities, including the preparation and submission of research project applications.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts and research publications.
• Provide general research support to the project team and collaborate with researchers from both groups.

Skills

Data entry

Data management

Statistics knowledge

English communication

Education

Degree in Life Sciences and Health

Job description

VHIR offers vacancy/vacant position a Data Entry position within the Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Group and the Microbiology Research Group.

The Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Research Group (SODIR) at Vall d’ Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) has as an objective the research into the pathophysiology of systemic inflammatory response induced by infection and the study of biomarkers, analysis of factors related to the development of multiple organ dysfunction and outcome of severe sepsis, development of early mortality prediction scales in severe sepsis, application of artificial intelligence in the management of severe sepsis and develope intelligent alarms in critically ill patients, especially in severe sepsis, septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction. More information about the Shock, Organ Dysfunction and Resuscitation Research Group can be found here.

The Research Group of Microbiology at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) focuses on the study of the microbiology aspects involved in the infectious diseases aimed at improving developing basic, translational and clinical research that could improve the outcomes of patients with infectious diseases. We work with special interest in studying the mechanisms involved in antimicrobial resistance, the sexually transmitted infectious diseases, the study of viral and fungal infection in immunocompromised patients, the microbial mechanisms involved in pathogenicity, microbial epidemiology as well as in the design and evaluation of new molecular infectious disease diagnostic systems. More information about the Microbiology Research Group can be found here.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Perform data entry and ensure the accurate and timely registration of information in the Sepsis Code database at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.
• Collect, review and manage clinical data from patients diagnosed with sepsis, ensuring data accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Support the coordination and implementation of the research project “A Multiplexed Plasmo-Photonic Biosensing Platform for Rapid and Intelligent Sepsis Diagnosis at the Point-of-Care (AMBROSIA)”.
• Provide technical support for laboratory activities and contribute to the development of the microbiology-related aspects of the project.
• Support project management activities, including the preparation and submission of research project applications.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts and research publications.
• Provide general research support to the project team and collaborate with researchers from both groups.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Degree in Life Sciences and Health.
• Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English
• Proactive, dynamic and outstanding organizational skills are required

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Proven experience in data entry, data management and databases maintenance.
• Knowledge on statistics

Desirable:

• Experience in clinical microbiology and sepsis
• Experience on international project management and project applications

Labour conditions:

• Working hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week).
• Starting date: November, 2026.
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract type: Temporary.

What can we offer?

• Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and career development pathways.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
• Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
• Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
• Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.
• International mobility support (Welcome Services): we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 19-11-2026

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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