Laboratory Technician (Nephrology and kidney transplantation)

VHIR; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institute in Barcelona is seeking a Laboratory Technician with substantial experience in Translational Research in Immunology. Responsibilities include performing immune monitoring assays, conducting flow cytometry experiments, and managing databases. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant degree, fluent language skills, and over 5 years of experience in the field. This full-time role offers a stimulating work environment and various employee benefits.

Servicios

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible working hours

23 days of holidays

Corporate Benefits

Healthy Offering

Formación

• At least 5 years of experience in Transplant Immunology research.
• Experience in immunofluorescence techniques and cell cultures.
• Expertise in flow cytometry.
• Experience in project coordination within research groups.

Responsabilidades

• Perform immune monitoring assays.
• Conduct flow cytometry experiments.
• Perform immunofluorescence assays.
• Manage sample databases.

Conocimientos

Fluency in Catalan

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Lab management skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Well-organized

Good skills in scientific dissemination

Educación

Bachelors Degree in Human Biology

Masters in Translational Research

Accreditation to handle experimental animals

Herramientas

PCR

Western Blot

ELISA

Flow cytometry

OMIQ

SPSS

Prism

Descripción del empleo

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Laboratory Technician with experience in Translational Research in Immunology for the Nephrology and Transplantation Research Group.

Education and Qualifications

• Required: Bachelors Degree in Human Biology
• Required: Masters in Translational Research
• Required: Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (business level)
• Required: Accreditation to handle experimental animals
• Specific training in Transplant Immunology
• Courses in statistics and data analysis

Experience and Knowledge

• Required: At least 5 years of experience working in the field of Transplant Immunology research
• Required: Previous experience in immunofluorescence basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, etc.) and cell cultures
• Required: Previous experience in immune monitoring assays such as T-cell and B-cell ELISPOT assay
• Required: Expertise in flow cytometry
• Required: Lab management skills (analytical, organisational and time management skills)
• Required: Experience in project coordination within research groups
• Required: Contribution to scientific publications and conference abstracts
• Computer skills for creating databases
• Previous knowledge in bioinformatics and specific analysis programs (OMIQ, SPSS, Prism, etc.)
• Good skills in scientific dissemination
• We are looking for a person with a proven hands‑on attitude who is flexible and adaptable. Additionally the following personal skills are desirable:
• Teamwork
• Proactivity
• Well‑organized and responsible person at work

Main Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform and analyze immune monitoring assays (ELISPOT).
• Perform and analyze flow cytometry experiments including multicolor panels for immune profiling.
• Perform and analyze immunofluorescence assays.
• Isolation and culture of primary cells (PBMCs, splenocytes, etc.).
• Coordinate with clinicians and research staff for collection and handling of clinical samples.
• Participate in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and updating laboratory protocols.
• Contribute to data analysis and interpretation of results for internal reports, grant applications and scientific publications.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for group meetings, conferences and dissemination activities.
• Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, stock of reagents and consumables, ensuring proper functionality and supply.
• Generate and manage sample databases.

Labour Conditions

• Full‑time position: 40h / week
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities.

What We Can Offer

• Incorporation to Vall dHebron Research Institute (VHIR) a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research innovation and teaching at Vall dHebron University Hospital (HUVH) the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence highly dynamic where high‑end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports, among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to Apply

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training and management for all staff within the organization regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.