Job offer

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technical Assistant for a team focused on cancer research. The role involves collaboration on innovative projects tailored toward understanding gene transcription regulation, contributing significantly to the field of cancer research. Successful candidates will benefit from a competitive salary and the opportunity to grow within a young, vibrant, international team in a leading-edge research environment.

Servicios

Competitive salary

Stimulating environment in Barcelona

Opportunity for professional growth

Young, collaborative, international work environment

Formación

• Experience in epigenetics, molecular biology, or biomedicine.
• Good English speaking and writing skills (Spanish helpful).

Responsabilidades

• Support research on gene transcription regulation in cancer.
• Define cell type-specific 3D chromatin organization.
• Assist with CRISPR-based experiments.

Conocimientos

Collaboration

Communication

Epigenetics expertise

Molecular Biology

Educación

Bachelor's in Biology or similar

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer researchcenter dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the I nstitut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

The 3D Chromatin organization led Group by Dr. Biola Javierre at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is looking for a laboratory technical assistantto support the current research lines of the group.

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic laboratory technical assistant to be part of the multidisciplinary research team of the research line focused on the role of distal regulatory elements in gene transcription regulation and malignant transformation, led by Biola M. Javierre (IJC-IGTP).

Our group combines cutting-edge experimental and bioinformatics approaches to understand the specific 3D chromatin organization of cell differentiation and malignant transformation. Our long-term goal is to keep taking steps forwards in the fight against cancer. We will be unstoppable until we cure it. The main research goals of our lab are:

• Defining the cell type-specific 3D chromatin organization along cell differentiation.
• Identifying the altered DNA topology in cancer
• Study non-coding mutations to prioritize new candidate genes and pathways relat-ed to càncer
• Isolate cell populations using FACS sorting and AutoMACS.
• Generate omics libraries, including ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq (or similar techniques such as CUT&RUN or CUT&Tag) and Hi-C.
• Assist with CRISPR-based experiments.

Specific Requirements

WHAT WE NEED

• Laboratory Technician Medium Grade (CFGM) or B.Sc., Biology or similar
• Committed scientist with experience in epigenetics, molecular biology, biomedicine or related discipline.
• Ability to handle varying workloads and aptitude for teamwork.
• High level of collaborative and communicative skills.
• Good level of English speaking and writing skills (required). Spanish (helpful).

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Internal Application form(s) needed

HR-01-01_JOB OFFER_VAC_49_2025_Laboratory Technical Assistant.pdf

• Competitive salary, to be defined based on the candidate's experience.
• A stimulating environment in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
• Be part of a young, collaborative and international work environment with cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including experts in medicine, immunology, genomics and bioinformatics
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research projects in the stimulating environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
• Opportunity for professional growth in an advanced research environment.

Selection process

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Please submit your application by July 31th, 2025

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Badalona Postal Code 08916 Street Ctra de Can Ruti, Camí de les Escoles s/n