Molecular Biology Research Technician – Long-Read Sequencing

IGTP Retreat; Badalona; On-site; EUR 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract until Dec 31, 2026

Job summary

IGTP Retreat's Neuromuscular Research Group in Badalona (GRENBA) seeks a laboratory technician with molecular biology experience to work on the DM1-Hub project. You will receive, process, and store samples; perform DNA extractions and quality control for long-read sequencing; maintain traceability and generate technical records.

The position is full-time, temporary until 31 December 2026, starting 5 October 2026, located at Campus Can Ruti.

Qualifications

• Advanced Vocational Training in a discipline related to the health sciences.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• At least 1 year of previous experience in molecular biology research projects.
• Previous experience in handling blood samples and in basic molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, etc.).
• Previous experience in long-read sequencing technologies will be highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Receive, register, and organize biological samples from hospitals participating in the DM1-Hub project.
• Classify, process, and store blood samples and derivatives with traceability.
• Independently perform DNA extraction and molecular procedures per established protocols.
• Prepare genetic material and conduct quality control for long-read sequencing.
• Maintain laboratory documentation and records with high accuracy and traceability.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Teamwork

Education

Advanced Vocational Training in health sciences

Tools

Oxford Nanopore sequencing

PacBio sequencing

Job description

IGTP Retreat's Neuromuscular Research Group in Badalona (GRENBA) seeks a laboratory technician with molecular biology experience to work on the DM1-Hub project. You will receive, process, and store samples; perform DNA extractions and quality control for long-read sequencing; maintain traceability and generate technical records.

The position is full-time, temporary until 31 December 2026, starting 5 October 2026, located at Campus Can Ruti.