The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) offers a vacant position for a Laboratory Technician (FP II) to join the Infection and Immunity in Pediatric Patients Research Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Higher-Level Vocational Training (FP II) in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory or equivalent

Desired:

• Additional training in immunology or molecular biology techniques
• Full professional proficiency in Catalan, Spanish, and good knowledge of English, both spoken and written

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Practical experience in laboratory techniques including PBMC isolation, ELISA, Western blot, cell culture, and flow cytometry
• Solid understanding of basic laboratory tasks such as sample handling, data recording, and equipment maintenance
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Desired:

• Previous experience in research or hospital laboratory settings
• Knowledge of biosafety regulations and laboratory management tools

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Perform experimental protocols related to immunological and molecular biology studies.
• Prepare and manage samples, reagents, and data records.
• Maintain equipment and manage reagent stock and lab supply orders.
• Support researchers and senior staff in experimental work.
• Update project documentation and databases.

Labour conditions:

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: 10-07-2025

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.