2024_147_LABORATORY TECHNICIAN -B·ARGO

Temporary, Full-time · BADALONA

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Specialist laboratory technician to carry out support tasks for a research project on melanoma, in the B•ARGO (Badalona•Applied Research in Oncology) group at the IGTP in collaboration with the Medical Oncology Service of the ICO Badalona.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Joining an ongoing project involving the generation and manipulation of 3D cultures and cell co-cultures, as well as functional analyses in vitro and in vivo using animal models. This includes Nanostring data analysis and participation in the interpretation of data from single-cell RNAseq analysis.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences or similar
  • Master's degree in Genetics and Genomics or similar
  • High level of English (minimum B2 level)
  • Animal experimentation certification is required
  • Previous research experience in melanoma
  • Basic bioinformatic skills
  • Proven experience in: 
  • In vitro cell culture: 2D, 3D and co-culture with PBMCs
  • Molecular biology: quantitative PCR, Western blot
  • Single-cell RNAseq
  • Nanostring data analysis
Highly valued:
  • Having a defense date or being in possession of a doctoral degree
  • Stays in foreign laboratories during the undergraduate or master's period
The ideal candidate will:
  • Have a strong passion for cancer research
  • Be highly motivated and adaptable
  • Be able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Have excellent communication skills
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Full-time contract (Indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas- Ley de la ciencia 14/2011)
  • Start date: 1st of December 2024
  • Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
  • Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
  • 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
  • Training capsules by the company.
  • Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
  • Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated CV.
  • Contact of 2-3 references.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
  1. Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
  2. Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process. 
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Please submit your application by November, 21st. 
RESOLUTION OF THE CALL
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About us

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas

  • Cancer
  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
  • Community Health
  • Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
  • Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
  • Immunology and Inflammation
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neuroscience
  • Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

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