Laboratory Technician

VHIR offers vacant position for a Laboratory Technician in the Support Unit for Clinical Research (USIC).

The Support Unit for Clinical Research (USIC) provides healthcare support to the development of clinical research within Vall d’Hebron, and offers medical offices to the users, nursing activities support and a sample processing laboratory.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Certificate of Higher Education (FPII/CFGS)

Desired:

English level B2
Knowledge of the specific legislation for clinical trials and clinical research
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Health sector experience
Organized and methodical person with high motivation and initiative
Good communication skills

Desired:

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

Main responsibilities and duties:

Manage the processing of the human biological samples and its shipment following standard operating procedures
- Data registry at the USIC database and sponsor registry, if apply
- Sample processing
- Sample storage
- Sample shipping to external labs

Understand the laboratory manuals of the clinical research protocols or clinical trials in which the USIC is involved
Apply Good Clinical Practice (GCPs) and IATA standards, as well as relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Maintenance and verification of the laboratory equipment (freezers, centrifuges,..)
Collaborate with ensuring that activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements established in the Unit's quality system procedures, promote and implement continuous improvement in its scope of action.
Support all those tasks of the area that are entrusted to him/her by the manager.
Carry out the designated activities in accordance with the established procedures and, where appropriate, participate in their updating

Labour conditions:

Full-time: 40h/week.
Starting date: June 2025
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. 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: 23-06-2025

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.