Research Technician (Translational Molecular Pathology Group)

VHIR offers a contract to work as a Research Technician within the Translational Molecular Pathology Research Group. Our group aims to unravel the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and metastasis to identify new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic targets in cancer.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences or similar (Biology, Biomedicine, etc.)
Certificate in laboratory Animal Science and Experimentation (A, B, C, D)

Desired:

Master in Translational Biomedical Research
Fluent English

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

At least one year of proven experience working in a biomedical research laboratory
Specific experience in animal models of cancer in rodents
Experience in cell culture, western-blot, and other cell and molecular biology techniques
Proven experience in flow cytometry
Soft skills: well-organized, methodical, proactive and aptitude for teamwork

Desired:

Knowledge of cancer biology
Extensive knowledge in the area of preclinical validation of inhibitors

Main responsibilities and duties:

Design, execution and report of in vitro and in vivo preclinical experiments
Perform cell culture, in vitro efficacy/toxicity assays and animal handling
Lab management duties

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: by mid-September 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: 28-08-2025

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.