Stem Cell and Differentiation Specialist in the Tissue Engineering Unit

European Commission; Gijón; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 45.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

A prominent research institute in Spain seeks a candidate skilled in stem cell biology for a part-time position with a dynamic team dedicated to innovative scientific projects. The role is critical for advancing methods in stem cell differentiation and offers a flexible working environment.

Servicios

Extended vacation period

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Formación

• 3 years' experience in stem cell biology and ES/iPS cell differentiation.
• Experience in working in a Core Facility or Industry/Biotech/R&D is required.
• Fluent in English and proficient in Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Involve in differentiating disease-specific human pluripotent stem cells.
• Collaborate with international labs for subsequent analysis.
• Engage in project management to meet agreed schedules and quality standards.

Conocimientos

Tissue Culture

Project Management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Master's/PhD (considered a plus)

Herramientas

Immunofluorescence

Confocal Analysis

FACS Analysis

Descripción del empleo

Open-ended linked to the project duration

Organisation / Company Centre for Genomic Regulation Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 May 2025 - 23 : 59 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Other Type of Contract Extra Information Open-ended linked to the project duration Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 16 Jun 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? European Union / Next Generation EU Reference Number CPP2021-008552 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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 at 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 experience 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 duration : Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project duration (estimated June 2026). Part-time, 20h a week.
• Estimated 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.
• 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

Suggestions : The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions / complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form.

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