Lab Technician (Ref 54 / 2025)

Euraxess; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A research institution in Barcelona is seeking a Lab Technician to join their Synthetic Biology and Photosynthesis group. The candidate will be responsible for designing and testing genetic circuits in non-model species. A Bachelor’s and a Master's degree in relevant fields along with practical laboratory experience are required. The position offers full-time employment with benefits compliant with Spanish regulations.

Servicios

Benefits of the Spanish Social Security system

Sickness and maternity/paternity leaves

Formación

• Experience in a plant synthetic biology laboratory is required.
• Good command of English is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Perform stable and transient transformation in different species.
• Assist in the genotyping and phenotyping of transgenic lines.

Conocimientos

Plant transformation

Confocal microscopy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology or similar

Master's degree in plant molecular biology or similar

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Organisation / Company CRAG-Centre de Recerca Agrigenòmica

Research Field Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions

Country Spain

Application Deadline 29 Sep 2025 - 00 : 00 (Europe / Madrid)

Type of Contract Temporary

Job Status Full-time

Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2025

Offer Description

CRAG is an independent research institution engaged in leading-edge basic and applied plant and farm animal sciences. CRAG is established as a Consortium of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA), Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and University of Barcelona (UB). The Center is located at the UAB Campus, and currently hosts 200 members from across the world.

The Center for Research in Agricultural Genomics (CRAG) is looking for a Lab Technician to be part of the group Synthetic Biology and Photosynthesis. The successful candidate will be in charge of designing building and testing different genetic circuits in non-model species.

Responsibilities

• Perform stable and transient transformation in different species
• Assist in the genotyping and phenotyping of such transgenic lines

The tasks are included within the framework of the project ERC-StG-METACAM.

Qualifications

• A bachelors in biology or a similar discipline
• A masters degree in plant molecular biology or similar
• Previous experience in a plant synthetic biology laboratory.

Skills and Experience

• A solid experience in transforming plants with an emphasis in non-model species
• Experience in confocal microscopy

Languages : ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity / paternity leaves and injuries at work.

Eligibility criteria

CRAG is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission. All candidates will be considered qualified for the job without restrictions of gender, race, nationality, or disability.

Integration policy : reserve the place in a first turn for disabled staff.

Interested candidates must submit the following documents

• A motivation letter, including a brief summary of work experience (1 pages maximum).

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