TECNICO

IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND, located in Spain, seeks a scientific-technical staff member in the Medical Sciences field to contribute to molecular biology and bioinformatics-driven research on rare diseases and newborn screening. The role is aligned with ongoing projects and requires rigorous scientific workmanship.

The contract spans 6 months with possible extension, based on project needs, with a 35-hour workweek and an annual gross salary of €23,345.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology (required).
• Proven experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, electrophoresis, cloning, DNA/RNA extraction).
• Experience in curating, organizing, integrating, and interpreting bioinformatics data.
• Participation in competitive scientific research projects (national/international) preferred.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques

Bioinformatics data analysis

Research project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Tools

PCR

Electrophoresis

Molecular cloning

DNA/RNA extraction

Job description

Organisation/Company IBIMA Plataforma BIONAND Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 15 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 Offer Starting Date 6 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Reference Number 2026/228 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Reference: 2026/228

Project/Lines

• Mass genetic sequencing in patients with undiagnosed rare diseases.
• Genomic applications in newborn screening.

Research line: IBIMA-A-01 ENDOCRINOLOGY AND NUTRITION, DIABETES, AND OBESITY

Place: IBIMA Bionand Platform - Maternal and Child Hospital of H.U.R de Málaga LABORATORY

Official University Master's in Cellular and Molecular Biology (2 points per master's degree, up to a maximum of 2 points).
Specialized training in systems biology and biomolecular engineering (1 point per accredited specialization, up to a maximum of 2 points).
Proven experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, electrophoresis, molecular cloning, DNA/RNA extraction and purification) (1 point per year of accredited experience, up to a maximum of 1 point).
Experience in curation, organization, integration, and interpretation of bioinformatics data and functional analysis. (1 point per year of accredited experience, up to a maximum of 1 point).
Participation in competitive scientific research projects, national or international, (1 point per accredited participation, up to a maximum of 1).

The aforementioned requirements must be accredited through an official certificate from the competent authority or a responsible declaration.

Specific Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology.

Research Field Medical sciences Health sciences

Additional Information

Hiring type: Contract for scientific-technical activities (art. 23 bis of the Science and Technology Law 14/2011)
Category: Scientific-Technical Staff
Weekly hours: 35 h (100%)
Annual gross salary: €23,345.00
Estimated duration: 6 months, extendable - The contract is tied to the duration of the project/activity/funding.

Selection process

Based on the points obtained in the merits assessment, at least the top three candidates will be selected for a personal interview where communication skills, work aptitude, and abilities will be evaluated, with a maximum of 3 points. Only candidates who score at least 50% of the assessable merit points will be eligible for the interview stage. After the position is awarded, if the selected candidate declines the contract, the hiring committee may decide to choose the next candidate according to the ranking list.