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2026_126_TECHNICIAN_CELL CULTURE EXPERIMENTS_IMMUNOPATHOLOGY GROUP

BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
25,000 € per year

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Immunopathology Group at the Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP), led by Dr. Eva Martínez-Cáceres, is seeking a full-time Technician (Tècnic/a) to support cell culture experiments within ongoing immunology research projects. The candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on translational
immunology and autoimmune diseases.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform and manage cell culture experiments within the research group.
  • Support experimental design, execution, and data collection in immunology projects.
  • Maintain accurate laboratory records and ensure compliance with biosafety standards.
  • Collaborate with other team members to contribute to the scientific goals of the group.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

Required:
  • Educational background in Biomedical Sciences or related fields; specific training in Immunology will be highly valued
  • Proven laboratory experience in immunology techniques (e.g., cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, molecular biology, dendritic cell differentiation).
  • Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English (spoken and written).
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work in a collaborative team.
Valuable (not mandatory):
  • Previous experience in translational research environments.
  • Specific training in Immunology

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Full-time working schedule.
  • Permanent contract (Ley de la ciencia 17/2022) linked to the Immutol project.
  • Date of incorporation: 01 October 2026.
  • Remuneration: According to experience and qualifications, 24.000-25.000 € annual gross, distributed in 12 payments.
  • 23 days of holiday leave plus 5 personal days annually.
  • Flexible payment options (childcare vouchers).
  • Access to professional training capsules provided by IGTP.
  • The opportunity to work in a leading multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R Excellence in Research badge.
  • Work location at the Can Ruti Campus (Badalona, Barcelona area), a firstclass translational research environment with excellent scientific infrastructure.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
  • Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Selection process:
  1. Curricular evaluation: assessment of training, career trajectory, and relevant experience.
  2. Personal interview: for shortlisted candidates, to verify experience, skills, and motivation.
Applications not meeting the requirements or not submitted according to the procedure will not be considered.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on 21st September 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
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.