The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Endocrine Tumours Group. The candidate will work on thyroid cancer, focusing on the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying tumour progression and therapy resistance, contributing to the identification of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in a translational research environment.
2026_80_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collection and processing of biological samples.
- Design and execution of cell culture–based experiments.
- Establishment of primary cell cultures from normal and tumour thyroid tissues for biomarker validation and preclinical drug testing.
- Conduct RNA and protein expression studies.
- Design and performance of epigenetic studies
- Data analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of findings.
- Collaboration with clinical teams.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field, with a special focus on genetics.
- Experience in biological sample handling within research and translational settings.
- Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation, gene expression analysis, PCR, qPCR).
- Experience in cell culture techniques, including cell lines, primary cultures, 3D culture systems, and genome editing.
- Solid background in epigenetics, particularly in DNA methylation.
- Fluent in English, with strong written and oral communication skills.
- International research experience.
- Proactive and highly organized researcher, capable of working independently, with experience in scientific dissemination.
We will value, but not required
- Experience in thyroid cancer research.
- Experience in innovation projects.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022).
- Full-time contract
- Start date: 1st July 2026.
- 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.
- 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on June 11th, 2026.
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
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.