Shared Equipment Technician

The Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is offering a position for a Shared Equipment Technician within the Laboratory Coordination Unit. This unit ensures the proper functioning of the laboratories and shared areas at VHIR.

Its mission is to support research staff and to manage and supervise all common-use zones, including cell culture rooms, shared equipment rooms, freezer rooms, centrifuge rooms, among others.

The unit also provides laboratory material sterilization services and manages technical support for equipment-related incidents.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Advanced vocational training in laboratory science (CFGS/FPII) or a degree in a related scientific discipline.
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (B1/B2)

Desired:

Complementary degree

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least 2 years of experience working in laboratory environment
Basic knowledge of cell culture
Knowledge of the health care and biomedical research environment

Desired:

Basic knowledge of biosafety
Knowledge of occupational risk prevention in the laboratory
Previous experience in managing shared equipment environments
Communication skills, empathy, teamwork, flexibility and proactivity.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Ensure the proper functioning of common rooms: common equipment rooms, culture rooms, cryopreservation rooms, etc.
- Common equipment rooms:
  - Detect incidents (notification and follow-up)
  - Supervise the established order
  - Perform preventive maintenance on shared equipment
- Culture rooms:
  - Supervise equipment and manage incidents
  - Allocate common spaces to research groups
  - Attend follow-up meetings
  - Carry out tasks assigned during preventive shutdowns
- Centrifuge rooms:
  - Supervise the condition of rotors and centrifuges
  - Supervise the condition of consumable materials (adapters)
  - Ensure proper use of the equipment and manage password assignments for the ultracentrifuge
- Cryopreservation room:
  - Assign new liquid nitrogen storage positions
  - Supervise the established order
- Cold room: Supervise order and internal organization
- Freezer rooms:
  - Daily monitoring of the temperature control system
  - Update contact persons in case of incident
  - Supervise the established order
Support researchers regarding the use of shared equipment, accessories, manuals and others
Evaluate offers and quotes for the purchase of shared equipment
Receive and commission new shared equipment
Support the organization of training sessions for new equipment and internal training at VHIR
Waste management: Contact person with the waste management company, advising on the waste declassification system, label management, etc.
Organize and advise on the use of safety cabinets for chemical products
Update and draft SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and copies of manuals
Place orders for materials with various suppliers
Support invoice approval process
Collaborate in guided tours and welcome sessions
Support relocations
On-call duty (remote assistance for incidents outside working hours across all areas), once initial training is completed and competencies are consolidated (about 1 year)
Ensure compliance with current regulations and legislation in laboratories
Ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with the internal requirements established by the Unit's quality system. Promote and implement continuous improvement within their area of responsibility
Support all other tasks within their area of responsibility as assigned by their superior

Labour conditions:

Full-time/Part-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: September 2025
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract: Permanent

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: 10-08-2025

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.