Research staff

FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA HOSPITAL 12 DE OCTUBRE; Spain; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA HOSPITAL 12 DE OCTUBRE in Madrid seeks a senior researcher overseeing scientific and technical services, biobank operations, and animal experimentation projects. The role requires coordinating platforms, maintaining equipment, and ensuring biosafety compliance.

You will lead proposal work, document preparation for ethics committees, and supervise project teams with a focus on welfare and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Accreditation course in working with laboratory animals (functions B, C and D).
• Experience in handling animal welfare regulations and biosafety.
• Six+ years in research management or coordination.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating the operation of the research group’s scientific and technical platforms and equipment.
• Manage the preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, as well as organise cleaning rota and protocols to ensure the facilities are kept in good condition.
• Coordinate the collection, processing, aliquoting, recording and storage of samples in the biobank.
• Ensure traceability, proper storage and compliance with ethical and biosafety regulations in the handling of biological material.
• Participate in the implementation of research projects, specialising in animal experimentation procedures and models.
• Support for Research and Animal Experimentation.
• Collaborate in the preparation of documentation for animal experimentation ethics committees and ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines.
• Preparation of Proposals and Technical Reports: form part of working groups for R&D&I projects; draft and finalise reports for funding bodies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science

Master’s degree in Veterinary Science Research

Job description

Organisation/Company FUNDACION DE INVESTIGACION BIOMEDICA HOSPITAL 12 DE OCTUBRE Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 12 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 11 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2611/02 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED:

Management and Coordination of Scientific and Technical Services:

• Supervising and coordinating the operation of the research group’s scientific and technical platforms and equipment.
• Manage the preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment, as well as organise cleaning rota and protocols to ensure the facilities are kept in good condition.

Management of Biological Samples and the Biobank:

• Coordinate the collection, processing, aliquoting, recording and storage of samples in the biobank.
• Ensure traceability, proper storage and compliance with ethical and biosafety regulations in the handling of biological material.

Actively participate in the implementation of research projects, specialising in animal experimentation procedures and models.

Support for Research and Animal Experimentation.

Collaborate in the preparation of documentation for animal experimentation ethics committees and ensure compliance with animal welfare guidelines.

Preparation of Proposals and Technical Reports:

• To form part of working groups dedicated to the design, preparation and formulation of R&D&I projects.
• Draft and finalise technical reports, progress reports and final justifications for funding bodies
• Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science and a Master’s degree in Veterinary Science Research.

Specific Requirements

• Specific training:

Accreditation course in working with laboratory animals (functions B, C and D)

Course on the impact of contaminated biological material on animal health and experimental results.

• Experience:

A qualified professional with over six years’ experience is required, with a solid track record in the management, coordination and operational support of research in the bio-health sector.

Experience in the comprehensive administration of scientific and technical services and the logistical coordination of biobanks, ensuring compliance with traceability and biosafety standards and legal regulations governing the handling of biological samples.

A technical profile specialising in research projects involving animal experimentation, with extensive knowledge of procedure design, animal welfare and evaluation by ethics committees. Furthermore, active participation in working groups for the preparation of proposals, technical reports and funding applications, facilitating the coordination of R&D&I projects and their administrative follow-up.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Additional Information

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute FUNDACION BIOMEDICA HOSPITAL 12 DE OCTUBRE Country Spain State/Province MADRID City MADRID Postal Code 28041 Street AVDA DE CORDOBA S/N Geofield