2025_125_SUPERIOR TECHNICIAN - DM1-Hub Project

Permanent employee, Full-time · BADALONA

JOB DESCRIPTION
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The Institut d’Investigació en Ciències de la Salut Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) is seeking to incorporate a laboratory technician with experience in molecular biology research projects, preferably in the field of neuromuscular diseases, to join the DM1-Hub project within the Neuromuscular Research Group of Badalona (GRENBA) at IGTP.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate the reception, registration, and traceability of biological samples from hospitals participating in the DM1-Hub project.
  • Ensure proper classification, labeling, and storage of blood samples and derivatives under optimal preservation and biosafety conditions.
  • Lead the processing and extraction of high molecular weight DNA, ensuring sample integrity and reproducibility.
  • Prepare and perform advanced quality control procedures of genetic material for long-read sequencing technologies (e.g., Oxford Nanopore, PacBio).
  • Conduct and optimize protocols for DNA extraction, quantification, and validation, reporting to the principal investigator.
  • Evaluate and compare methodologies, propose protocol optimizations, and perform preliminary data analysis.
  • Draft detailed technical reports and maintain comprehensive laboratory records to ensure full sample traceability and data integrity.
  • Manage and curate databases associated with sample processing, guaranteeing data accuracy and consistency.
  • Contribute to the preparation of scientific documentation, internal reports, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Actively participate in team meetings, internal training sessions, and scientific activities related to the DM1-Hub project.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
  • Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a discipline related to the health sciences.
  • High level of spoken and written English.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
  • At least two years of previous experience in molecular biology research projects.
  • Previous experience in handling blood samples and in basic molecular biology techniques (nucleic acid extraction, PCR, etc.).
  • Previous experience in ELISA assays, cell culture, and/or long-read sequencing technologies (e.g., Oxford Nanopore, PacBio) will be highly valued.
  • An organized, proactive, enthusiastic, self-motivated person with strong teamwork skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
  • Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011) linked to DM1-Hub is funded through a grant PMPER24/00007 from ISCIII for Research Projects on Rare Diseases, from the 2024 Call for Joint Missions of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, under the PERTE for Vanguard Health and within the framework of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
  • Full-time position.
  • Starting date: as soon as possible.
  • The gross annual salary will be determined according to the candidate’s experience and qualifications, distributed over 12 payments.
  • 23 working days of annual leave and 5 personal days.
  • Training sessions covered by the institution.
  • The opportunity to join an excellent multidisciplinary research center awarded the HRS4R distinction.
  • Workplace located at Campus Can Ruti, a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, offering a stimulating scientific setting and a friendly, collaborative ecosystem to support professional growth and 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
The call for applications will close on October 23rd, 2025.
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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