Lab Technician (Ref 54 / 2025)

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution in Spain is seeking a Lab Technician to work on designing and testing genetic circuits in non-model species. The successful candidate will perform stable and transient transformations and assist in genotyping and phenotyping. A bachelor's in biology and a master's in a related field are required, along with solid experience in transforming plants. This full-time role offers compliance with Spanish regulations and benefits through the social security system.

Formación

• A bachelor's degree in biology or a similar discipline is required.
• A master's degree in plant molecular biology or similar is required.
• Previous experience in a plant synthetic biology laboratory is necessary.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

Transforming plants with emphasis in non-model species

Experience in confocal microscopy

Educación

Bachelor's in biology or a similar discipline

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. Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC. Reference Number : . Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No.

Offer Description

ABOUT CRAG :

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. The candidate will be in charge of :

• 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.

Responsibilities

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

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 / 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.

Application documents

Interested candidates must submit the following documents :

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