VHIR offers a vacancy for a Graduate Technician with experience in in vitro experiments and management needs.

The candidates will be hired within a national project (CPP2022-009780) to participate in providing all in vitro validation (safety and efficacy) of the proposed therapy. In addition, the candidate will participate in the general routine techniques and procedures in the lab. Our group runs the Unit 20 on in vivo experimental research, also known as Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR).

FVPR/U20 is a service platform offering customized assays for the production and functional validation of diagnostic or therapeutic compounds. FVPR/U20 is also part of the ICTS-Nanbiosis, a reference infrastructure in the development of biomaterials and nanomedicines. FVPR/U20 operates under the ISO9001:2015 quality management system.

Please access the links below for more detailed information.

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/research/clinical-biochemistry-drug-delivery-therapy

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/research-support/functional-validation-and-preclinical-research

https://www.nanbiosis.es/portfolio/u20-in-vivo-experimental-platform/

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biosciences (Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or related fields

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 2 years of experience in laboratory work
• Lab management skills, including analytical, organizational, and time management abilities
• Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in MS Office

Desired:

• Experience in cell culture, tissue processing, molecular biology techniques (ELISA, WB, qPCR, etc.) and cellular biology (cell cytometry)
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English
• We are looking for a person with a hands-on attitude, who is flexible and adaptable. Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
  • Well-organized and responsible person at work

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Support to in vitro experimentation, from basic cell culturing, to molecular biology.
• Support to in vivo experimentation, processing of mouse tissue samples, from plasma and serum extraction and tissue homogenization.
• Data registry.
• Execution of basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, ELISA, WB, etc.).
• Administrative and laboratory management tasks.

 Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Incorporation: Immediate
• Length of the contract: Until April 30, 2026
• Gross annual salary for graduated Technician: 23.512,00€ according to salary tables at VHIR
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 06-04-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.