Senior Lab Tech - TB Mycobacteria & Tongue Swabs

Isglobal; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ISGlobal, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to support and coordinate the MOVE-TB project. You will manage tongue swab and sputum sample reception, storage and processing, and perform specialized mycobacteriology testing.

You will contribute to new diagnostic techniques, support QA/QC, report results to the clinical team, maintain study records, and work within a multidisciplinary research team under strict biosafety standards.

Formación

• Degree in Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Biology, or related life sciences field.
• Postgraduate training in microbiology or infectious diseases will be considered an asset.
• Experience in mycobacteriology laboratory and TB-related methods is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Process and analyse tongue swab and sputum samples for TB diagnosis.
• Perform mycobacterial culture, molecular testing, and other lab procedures.
• Support the implementation and optimization of tongue swab diagnostic methods.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and data reporting.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Mycobacteriology techniques

Biosafety practices

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or related field

Postgraduate microbiology or infectious diseases training

Descripción del empleo

ISGlobal, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, seeks a Senior Laboratory Technician to support and coordinate the MOVE-TB project. You will manage tongue swab and sputum sample reception, storage and processing, and perform specialized mycobacteriology testing.

You will contribute to new diagnostic techniques, support QA/QC, report results to the clinical team, maintain study records, and work within a multidisciplinary research team under strict biosafety standards.