Research Support Technician - NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications

ICN2; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

ICN2, a flagship nanoscience center in Barcelona, invites applications for a Research Support Technician in the NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications group. The role focuses on developing and optimizing bioassays for detection of bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers within the MICROPIX project, with emphasis on plasmonics, nanoplasmonics and lab-on-a-chip approaches.

You will join a young, multidisciplinary team and contribute to experimental design, data analysis and

Qualifications

• Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines.
• Experience in microbiology and bioassays; English fluency required.
• Laboratory research experience in microbiology or biochemistry.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Immunoassays

Experimental design

Statistical tools

Biosensors

English (Fluent)

Education

Biology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology degree

Job description

As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale, and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our values are Commitment, Collaboration and Transformation.

Our research lines focus on the newly-discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 has been awarded with the Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence distinction for three consecutive periods (2014-2018 and 2018-2022 and 2023-2026). ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.

Job Title: Research Support Technician

Department: NanoBiosensors and Bioanalytical Applications

Description of Group/Project:

The NanoB2A group focuses on the development of novel nanobiosensor devices based on plasmonics, nanoplasmonics, and silicon-based photonics principles, including surface biofunctionalization, microfluidics for automatic fluid delivery and complete lab-on-a-chip integration for point-of-care devices. One of the Group's main objectives is to apply the nanobiosensor devices in real clinical diagnostics and environmental control. The job is framed in the Photonics Microchip Sensor for Precision Diagnostics of Bloodstream Infections (MICROPIX) project funded by "Barcelona City Council and La Caixa foundation" and will be essentially related to developing and optimising bioassays for the detection of bacterial pathogens and antimicrobial resistance markers. If you are interested in joining a young, dynamic, and highly multidisciplinary team, with a highly innovative research project, this could be your opportunity.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Education: Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines
• Knowledge: Background in microbiology and biochemical techniques, including bacterial growth and immunoassays. Familiarity with experimental design, scientific data and statistical tools. Basic knowledge of biosensors. Excellent level of English (Fluent in writing and speaking) is required.
• Professional Experience: Previous laboratory research experience in microbiology or biochemistry. Practical experience in bacterial culture, microbial growth analysis and bioanalytical techniques will be positively considered.
• Personal Competences: Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and responsible. Good communication and organization skills.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or related disciplines
• Knowledge: Background in microbiology and biochemical techniques, including bacterial growth and immunoassays. Familiarity with experimental design, scientific data and statitical tools. Basic knowledge of biosensors. Excellent level of English (Fluent in writing and speaking) is required.
• Professional Experience: Previous laboratory research experience in microbiology or biochemistry. Practical experience in bacterial culture, microbial growth analysis and bioanalytical techniques will be positively considered.
• Personal Competences: Highly motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and responsible. Good communication and organization skills.

Summary of Conditions:

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Equal opportunities:

At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition. We are committed to ensuring equal treatment and opportunities in all our processes, especially in recruitment, which is based solely on talent, experience, and ability. We implement proactive policies for inclusion and harassment prevention that reinforce our commitment to respect and fairness. If you share these values and are looking to grow in an open and diverse environment, ICN2 is ready to welcome you.