Genetic Laboratory Technician

JUNO Genetics EU; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading genetics laboratory in Spain is looking for a Genetic Laboratory Technician to join their team covering a maternity leave. The role includes supporting daily laboratory operations in Preimplantation Genetic Testing, performing molecular biology procedures, and maintaining laboratory instruments. Candidates should have a Laboratory Technician certificate and practical experience in genetics labs. Opportunities for permanent employment may arise after the initial period.

Formación

• Theoretical and practical experience in a genetics laboratory.
• Practical experience with DNA amplification techniques and next generation sequencing.
• Fluent in English is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Perform laboratory procedures for Preimplantation Genetic Testing.
• Follow standard operating procedures and contribute to their improvement.
• Assist in the preparation of documents for the Quality Management System.
• Perform reagent preparation and inventory control.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of laboratory instruments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records.

Conocimientos

DNA amplification techniques (e.g., PCR)

Next generation sequencing

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Attention to detail

Educación

Laboratory Technician official certificate

Descripción del empleo

If you are passionate about the field of assisted reproduction and the area of genetics, this is your opportunity . Don’t hesitate to join our team!

We are looking for a

Genetic Laboratory Technician

to join us at JUNO Genetics Laboratory in Valencia (Spain) to cover a maternity leave. If everything goes well, at the end of the replacement period, you will have the opportunity to become a permanent member of our team.

You will support the daily operations of the laboratory specialized in reproductive genetics in the area of Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and you will perform a range of molecular biology and genomics-based laboratory procedures to assist in processing of the samples.

Main Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures within the PGT department for the purpose of PGT-A, PGT-SR and PGT-M. These will include processing of embryo biopsies, extracted DNA and other type of samples, for several techniques (PCR, qPCR, library preparation of samples for NGS, etc.).
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to their review and improvement.
• Assist, when required, in the preparation of documents for the laboratory’s Quality Management System, according to the standards of ISO15189.
• Perform reagent preparation and inventory control.
• Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of laboratory instruments (e.g., thermal cyclers, sequencers).
• Maintain accurate and detailed laboratory records, including electronic documentation in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

What you need

Academic: Laboratory Technician official certificate

Languages: English desirable

Experience: Theoretical and practical experience in a genetics laboratory. Practical experience with one of the key technologies such as DNA amplification techniques (e.g. PCR and whole genome amplification), MLPA, next generation sequencing etc.

We offer you the possibility of joining a team of recognised prestige and an organisation where human capital is very important and where you will have the opportunity to develop professionally.

Juno Genetics

is committed to Diversity, Inclusion, Equal Treatment and Opportunities, especially with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG), Gender Equality, and the fight against discrimination in any form. Therefore, this offer is addressed to any person who meets the requirements, regardless of their status.