Hematopoietic Stem Cell Research Assistant

IRB Barcelona; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation & Visa Assistance

International Environment

Job summary

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support our research teams. The successful candidate will assist with mouse experiments and molecular and cellular approaches to understand the lasting consequences of physiological transitions on hematopoietic stem cells.

This position is linked to the 'Physiological history as the architect of blood stem cell clonality' project. The role offers a 3-year temporary contract, full-time, with a strong emphasis on training and international

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or related discipline.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques and familiarity with good laboratory practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan experiments and manage samples carefully.
• Attention to detail, reliable record keeping, and a rigorous approach to experimental work.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly motivated and collaborative person.
• Willing to keep on learning.
• Ability to work independently in a demanding research environment.

Responsibilities

• Support mouse experiments, including sample collection and processing.
• Isolate and prepare bone marrow and hematopoietic cell populations for downstream experiments.
• Perform flow cytometry staining and analysis, and assist with cell sorting and HSC phenotyping.
• Assist with lineage-tracing (DARLIN mice model) and single-cell experiments, including accurate sample tracking and documentation.
• Help coordinate experiments, maintain laboratory records, and follow animal welfare.
• Assist researchers with experiments and projects.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Good laboratory practices

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Interpersonal & communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Biology or related

Job description

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support our research teams. The successful candidate will assist with mouse experiments and molecular and cellular approaches to understand the lasting consequences of physiological transitions on hematopoietic stem cells.

This position is linked to the 'Physiological history as the architect of blood stem cell clonality' project. The role offers a 3-year temporary contract, full-time, with a strong emphasis on training and international