Laboratory Technician

CIC biomaGUNE; España; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CIC biomaGUNE is seeking a laboratory technician to support a multidisciplinary project evaluating new therapeutic strategies for ischemic stroke. You will work on animal models of cerebral ischemia, including MCAO, with MRI and behavioural assessments, under strict welfare and regulatory guidelines.

The role offers access to advanced imaging infrastructure and collaboration across neuroscience and imaging teams.

Qualifications

• Accreditation and demonstrated experience in the handling and care of laboratory animals.
• Practical experience in experimental animal procedures and post-operative monitoring.
• Experience with non-invasive imaging techniques, preferably preclinical MRI.
• Experience with behavioural testing in laboratory animals.
• Ability to follow established experimental protocols and maintain records.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills for procedures and imaging sessions.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
• Good written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Handling, monitoring, and routine care for laboratory animals following ethical regulations.
• Performing and assisting with MCAO models of cerebral ischemia.
• Administering experimental treatments and post-operative monitoring.
• Planning and performing behavioural tests to assess neurological deficits and recovery.
• Assisting with preclinical MRI examinations and image acquisition.
• Processing and analyzing behavioural, imaging, and experimental data.
• Maintaining experimental records and quality-control procedures.
• Preparing technical reports and presentations; coordinating activities with staff.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and animal welfare regulations.

Skills

Lab animal handling

Non-invasive imaging (MRI)

Behavioural testing

Data recording & analysis

English communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Protocol adherence

Animal welfare regulations

Education

Biomed/Biology degree

Accreditation for working with lab animals

Tools

Preclinical MRI

Animal monitoring equipment

Job description

Organisation/Company CIC biomaGUNE Department Research in Biomaterials Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

A laboratory technician position is available within the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Laboratory at CIC biomaGUNE. The successful candidate will contribute to the preclinical evaluation of novel therapeutic agents in animal models of cerebral ischemia, with particular emphasis on the middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) model.

CIC biomaGUNE invites applications for a laboratory technician to join a multidisciplinary research project focused on investigating new therapeutic strategies for ischemic stroke. The project will combine experimental models of cerebral ischemia, behavioural assessment, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and quantitative data analysis to evaluate treatment efficacy and mechanisms of recovery.

The technician will work in a multidisciplinary environment involving preclinical neuroscience, experimental stroke models, animal MRI, and image analysis. The position provides access to CIC biomaGUNE s advanced preclinical imaging infrastructure and offers opportunities to develop expertise in animal models of neurological disease, longitudinal MRI studies, and the evaluation of novel therapeutic interventions.

The principal responsibilities will include:

• Handling, monitoring, and providing routine care for laboratory animals in accordance with established ethical and welfare regulations.
• Performing and assisting with surgical procedures to generate MCAO models of cerebral ischemia.
• Administering experimental treatments and carrying out post-operative monitoring and follow-up.
• Planning and performing behavioural tests to assess neurological deficits, motor function, and functional recovery.
• Assisting with and conducting preclinical MRI examinations, including animal preparation, anaesthesia, physiological monitoring, and image acquisition.
• Processing, organising, and analysing behavioural, imaging, and experimental data.
• Maintaining accurate experimental records, databases, study documentation, and quality-control procedures.
• Preparing technical reports, experimental summaries, figures, and presentations.
• Supporting the implementation and optimisation of experimental protocols.
• Coordinating experimental activities with researchers, animal-facility personnel, and imaging-platform staff.
• Ensuring compliance with laboratory safety procedures, animal experimentation regulations, and good research practices.
• Contributing to the general organisation and day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Accreditation and demonstrated experience in the handling and care of laboratory animals.
• Practical experience in experimental animal procedures, including animal preparation, anaesthesia, treatment administration, and post-operative monitoring.
• Experience with non-invasive imaging techniques, preferably preclinical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
• Demonstrated experience in behavioural testing in laboratory animals, particularly in neurological or cerebrovascular disease models.
• Ability to follow established experimental protocols and maintain accurate and complete experimental records.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to coordinate animal procedures, imaging sessions, and behavioural assessments.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and collaborative research environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Specific Requirements

Required Education Level

• Degree or advanced vocational qualification in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, Animal Health, or a closely related discipline.
• Official accreditation for working with laboratory animals, in accordance with applicable regulations.