JOB DESCRIPTION
The IGTP is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated laboratory technician to join the
Retrovirology and Clinical Studies Lab at IrsiCaixa, all located at Biomedical Campus Can Ruti in Badalona (Barcelona).
The selected candidate will support ongoing scientific projects in a lab with a large trajectory in the study of infectious diseases. She/he will assist in the development of strategies for HIV eradication that will require the implementation of new molecular and cell culture techniques in the team. Besides, the candidate will conduct experiments in animal models to investigate biodistribution and viral inhibition of therapeutic agents, what will require the work in Biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) facilities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The tasks to be carried out are related to the support of the current research in the team:
- Technical activities: Cell culture, molecular biology, sample and blood processing, flow cytometry, ddPCR, use of BSL-2 and BSL-3 facilities, etc.
- Complementary activities: Lab organization, protocol development, analysis of the results of the different technologies, results reporting, etc.
- Maintenance activities: support periodic maintenance of the lab organization.
- Training activities: attendance to the group meetings and open to learn of the research topic and improve the skills.
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:
- 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.
- 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 October 19th.
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.
