Research Technician (Growth and Development Research Group)

Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron - Institut de Recerca (VHIR); Barcelona; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual leave

Meal vouchers

Health insurance

Transport benefits

Job summary

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Growth and Development group seeks a Research Technician to support development and fieldwork for an observational cohort study on RSV infection and recurrent wheezing in preschool children. You will coordinate patient appointments, collect data, and ensure ethical data handling.

The role involves collaboration with regional pediatric teams, hospital and university partners, and dissemination of results through journals and media.

Qualifications

• Languages: Catalan, Spanish and English proficiency.
• Academic qualifications as required (Higher Technician or BSc).
• Customer-facing data collection and coordination experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administering study questionnaires to participants in person or by telephone.
• Conduct follow-up calls to remind and collect data.
• Manage and record data using electronic tools with confidentiality.
• Coordinate with research team through meetings and updates.
• Adhere to safety, quality and ethical protocols.

Skills

Fluency in Catalan

Fluency in Spanish

Fluency in English

Education

Higher Technician diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences

Job description

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) Growht and Development group is seeking a Research Technician to support and coordinate the development and fieldwork for the project: \"Relationship between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection and recurrent wheezing in preschool-aged children: An observational cohort study following the implementation of nirsevimab prophylaxis.\"

This project is supported by the Fundació La Marató de TV3, which provides funding for research into respiratory diseases under its 2024 call for proposals (Code: 202523-30-31-32).

The project is designed as an observational study. Key responsibilities will include coordinating patient appointments, collecting and reviewing data, administering surveys and questionnaires, managing project coordination across the various participating institutions, conducting periodic analysis of cohort follow-up, and disseminating the findings through scientific journals and media outlets.

The project involves several regional paediatric primary care teams, the Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, and the University of Extremadura.

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Administering study questionnaires to participants—either in person or by telephone—while ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of the information collected.
• Conducting follow-up calls with participants to provide reminders, address questions, and collect follow-up data.
• Managing and recording data using the appropriate electronic tools or forms, while ensuring data confidentiality and protection.
• Collaborating with the research team by participating in coordination meetings and providing updates on the progress of fieldwork.
• Strictly adhering to the safety, quality, and ethical protocols established for the study.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Qualification: Higher Technician diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Sciences
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish in English

Desirable:

• Knowledge of how primary care centres operate.ç
• Experience with observational studies or fieldwork in management projects involving the enrolment of patients in health programs.
• Experience in patient interaction.
• Proactive attitude, ability to work independently and in a team, organisational skills, and motivation.

Experience and knowledge:

Desirable:

• Experience in research within the fields of public health, epidemiology, or primary care.
• Experience in research project management.
• Experience in fieldwork management.
• Proficiency with office software/productivity tools.
• Empathy and communication skills.

Labour conditions:

• Working hours: Part-time (30 hours per week).
• Starting date: As soon as possible.
• Gross annual salary: 18.995,77€.
• Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities.

• Duration: 1 year

What can we offer?

• Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and career development pathways.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
• Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
• Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
• Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.
• International mobility support (Welcome Services): we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 26-11-2026

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organisation, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.

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