Research Technician: Cell Migration & Cancer Metabolism

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

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