Research support assistant 2025 / CP / 084

Euraxess; Santander; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading research institution is seeking an Undergraduate Researcher in Biological Sciences, focusing on laboratory animal science. This full-time role involves the care and maintenance of laboratory animals, participation in research initiatives, and technical training for researchers. Candidates should possess vocational training related to life sciences and demonstrate teamwork and initiative.

Formación

• Required qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent in life or health sciences.
• Experience developing animal models in rodents and fish is preferred.
• Possession or ability to obtain accreditation for animal experimentation.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and care for laboratory animals while conducting R&D procedures.
• Develop standardized work protocols and provide technical support for scientific equipment.
• Coordinate use of animal facilities during events.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Responsibility

Initiative

Basic English Proficiency

Computer Skills

Educación

High School, Advanced Vocational Training Certificate

Herramientas

Animal Management Software (Anibio)

Descripción del empleo

Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Organisation / Company : University of A Coruña

Research Field : Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Researcher Profile : First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions : Undergraduate Positions

Country : Spain

Type of Contract : Permanent

Job Status : Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC

Reference Number : 2025 / CP / 084

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

a) Tasks to be performed :

• Maintenance, care, and euthanasia of animals (categories A and B of Order ECC / 566 / 2015), including R&D procedures (category C).
• General maintenance of the animal facility (cleaning, stock control, storage).
• Participation in implementing new equipment and infrastructure, and developing standardised work protocols for the animal facility and CICA.
• Technical support in handling, maintenance, and management of scientific-technical equipment and infrastructures.
• Training researchers in using scientific and technical equipment and providing support.
• Coordination of the use of the animal facility and equipment during seminars, congresses, and workshops.

Research Field : Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Specific Requirements

• Qualification : High School, BUP, FP2, Advanced vocational training certificate (ASVTC), preferably related to life and health sciences.
• Experience in developing animal models in rodents and fish.
• Specialised training in animal experimentation and related fields.
• Possession or ability to obtain accreditation for animal experimentation functions (categories A, B, C of Order ECC / 566 / 2015).
• Experience and training in scientific equipment and techniques.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Computer skills at user level; experience with animal management software (e.g., Anibio).
• Ability to work in a team, responsibility, and initiative.

Additional Information

Eligibility criteria include academic qualifications in life and health sciences, experience in animal models and care, specific training in animal experimentation, computer skills, and English proficiency. The selection involves scoring based on criteria, merit, and a personal interview. Applications are to be submitted online within five days of the call publication, including a CV formatted as specified and supporting documentation.

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