Biobank Technician

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Biobank Technician for the Biobank Unit (Core Facilities). The Vall d’Hebron University Hospital is a research support Unit that collects human biological samples for biomedical research purposes in compliance with the current legislation, and whose objective is to make available for the scientific community the biological material necessary for research in optimal conditions to competitiveness and research excellence.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Certificate of Higher Education (FPII/CFGS)

Desired:

Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences and Health
English level B2

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Health sector experience.

Desired:

Minimum of one-year previous experience as a lab technician processing biological samples or experience in Biobanks.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Human biological sample reception and processing following standard operating procedures
Sample and associated data registry at the Biobank database
Sample processing: DNA and RNA extraction, serum and plasma separation, sample aliquoting, and mononucleated cell separation
Sample storage
Sample preparation and delivery for sample requests for research projects
Ensure compliance with quality standards
Control of stock and place orders
Maintenance and verification of equipment

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: Immediate.
Gross annual salary: 19.000-22.000€ (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
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: 15-04-2025

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.