Research Technician

Principe Felipe Research Center; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Principe Felipe Research Center is seeking a Research Technician T3 to perform cell culture maintenance, in vitro and in vivo experiments, and molecular analyses. The role includes handling animal models and preparing samples for various assays, with a focus on cancer metabolism and related fields.

The candidate should have a biology degree, strong publication record, and excellent English. A PhD is desirable but not mandatory; certifications for animal experimentation are required where

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related discipline.
• A PhD in Biomedicine is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience in molecular and cell biology.
• Animal experimentation certifications for Functions A, B, C, and D, or equivalent qualifications.
• A publication record demonstrating the candidate’s contribution to in vivo research.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Establishment and maintenance of cell cultures, including immortalized cell lines, primary human and murine cultures, and experimental mouse models.
• In vitro and in vivo experimental work including efficacy, toxicology, ADME and pharmacokinetic studies, as well as tissue collection and processing.
• mRNA and protein analyses using RT-PCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and live-cell imaging.
• Invasion and mechanotransduction assays, Traction Force Microscopy (TFM), and cellular force quantification.
• Advanced image analysis.
• Data processing and storage in the research group's databases.
• Preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports, and presentation and dissemination of research findings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

English proficiency

Animal experimentation certifications

Publication record

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

PhD desirable

Tools

RT-PCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

FISH

Job description

Organisation/Company Principe Felipe Research Center Research Field Biological sciences » Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 4 Nov 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job description (function and tasks):

The Cell Migration, Invasion and Cancer Metabolism Laboratory plans to hire a Research Technician T3 to perform the following tasks:

• Establishment and maintenance of cell cultures, including immortalized cell lines, primary human and murine cultures, and experimental mouse models.
• Experimental work using in vitro and in vivo models, including efficacy, toxicology, ADME and pharmacokinetic studies, as well as tissue collection and processing and, where required, the processing of patient-derived samples.
• mRNA and protein analyses using RT-PCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), and live-cell imaging.
• Invasion and mechanotransduction assays, Traction Force Microscopy (TFM), and cellular force quantification.
• Advanced image analysis.
• Data processing and storage in the research group's databases.
• Preparation of scientific manuscripts and reports, and presentation and dissemination of research findings.

Basic requirements of the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related discipline.
• A PhD in Biomedicine is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrable experience in molecular and cell biology.
• Animal experimentation certifications for Functions A, B, C, and D, or equivalent qualifications.
• A publication record demonstrating the candidate’s contribution to in vivo research.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Experience required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences.
• Animal experimentation certifications corresponding to Functions A, B, C, and D, or equivalent qualifications.
• A publication record demonstrating expertise in in vivo experimental techniques and research.