Stem Cell and Differentiation Specialist in the Tissue Engineering Unit ⟶

Centre for Genomic Regulation; Elche; Presencial; EUR 20.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The Centre for Genomic Regulation seeks a Stem Cell and Differentiation Specialist to partake in their Tissue Engineering Unit. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in stem cell biology and will be responsible for differentiating pluripotent stem cells into various cell types. This part-time role offers collaboration with international research labs and a stimulating work environment.

Servicios

Flexible working hours

Extended vacation period

Diverse and inclusive environment

Professional career development opportunities

Formación

• At least 3 years' experience in stem cell biology and differentiation.
• Experience in a Core Facility or Biotech/R&D Facility.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Differentiate human pluripotent stem cells towards various cell types.
• Collaborate with international labs for analysis of differentiated cells.
• Manage project deliveries and timelines effectively.

Conocimientos

Tissue Culture

Immunofluorescence

Confocal Analysis

FACS Analysis

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field

Master's/PhD Degree

Descripción del empleo

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The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

The desired candidate will be involved, in collaboration with the rest of the Tissue Engineering Unit, in differentiating disease specific human pluripotent stem cells (hiPSc) towards cardiomyocytes, sensory neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, brain organoids and their treatment with specific factors / drugs as part of an international consortia. The candidate, in collaboration with international labs will be involved in following subsequent analysis led by other members of the consortia.

Applicant should be highly motivated with through, resolutive, methodological with accurate work habits and a good team member. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to multi-task and has a service-oriented mentality.

The working schedule shall be flexible and adapted to the requirements of the particular service, while respecting the legal daily and weekly rest periods.

The Unit

The Tissue Engineering Unit is a scientific-technological Core Technology within the Core Technologies Program. The goal of the Tissue Engineering Unit is to provide CRG, PRBB and external researchers with the latest technologies used in the fields of stem cell biology, stem cell differentiation, organoid formation, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and CRISPR / Cas9 gene editing. It was created 9 years ago with the aim of helping the research community in performing Stem Cell and Organoids projects to increase the impact of Stem Cell and Organoid projects and applications. The Unit is constantly setting up new technologies that are emerging in the above fields.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

You have a t least 3 years' experience in stem cell biology and ES / iPS cell differentiation systems

You have experience in working in a Core Facility or Industry / Biotech / R&D Facility

If you have experience in troubleshooting cell differentiation processes and assays you will be considered

If you have e xperience in delivering projects to agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards you will be considered

Education and training

You hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field

If you hold a Master / PhD Degree it will be considered as a plus

Languages

You are fluent in English

You are proficient in Spanish

Technical skills required

You have a strong Tissue Culture experience for human and mouse ES / iPS cells and PDOs

You have a strong experience in ES cell differentiation

You have experience with immunofluorescence, confocal and FACS analysis for cellular characterizations

Competences

You have highly developed organization skills

You are highly motivated

You are capable of working in a group

You have a high degree of work autonomy

You are communicative

You are service oriented

You have multitasking skills

The Offer – Working Conditions

Contract d uration : Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project duration (estimated June 2026). Part-time , 20h a week.

E stimated annual gross salary : Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity , religion , sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include :

A motivation letter addressed to Dr Laura Batlle.

Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Laura Batlle and be submitted online through the "Apply" button below.

Selection Process

Pre-selection : The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based.

Interview : Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.

Offer Letter : Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline : Please submit your application by 31 May, 2025

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