2024_171_SUPERIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Temporary, Full-time · BADALONA

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) seeks a qualified Superior Laboratory Technician to support research projects focused on infectious diseases using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team and contribute to experiments involving genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Maintenance and genetic manipulation of Drosophila stocks.
  • Support ongoing projects focused on understanding host-pathogen interactions.
  • Perform molecular biology and microbiological assays.
  • Document and analyze experimental data, ensuring accurate records of research activities.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
  • University degree in biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, or a related field will be valued. 
  • Catalan, Spanish, and English
  • Proven experience working with Drosophila melanogaster in a laboratory setting.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage laboratory workflows effectively.
  • Previous work in infectious diseases research.
  • Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR) and fly genetics.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Indefinite contract (contrato indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas, ley de la ciencia 14/2011)
  • Start date: January 2025
  • 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 should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their CV and contact details of 2-3 references by email to seleccio@igtp.cat.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INDICATE THE REFERENCE OF THE OFFER IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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
The call for applications will close on 29/12/2024
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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