Lab technician (Renal Physiopathology Group)

The Renal Physiopathology group (Vall d’Hebron Research Institute, Barcelona) offers a one-year position for a lab technician to work on a project focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the renal function in health and disease. In more detail, the candidate will give support to the research line on renal diseases affecting the proximal tubule, from rare pathologies to cancer.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

Biomedicine or Biotechnology degree within the last two years.
Master in Biomedicine or related subjects.
Excellent grades required.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (C1 level or higher).

Desired:

Bioinformatic skills.
Statistical knowledge will be strongly valued.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Previous experience in cell and molecular biology (WB, PCR, cell culture, etc.).
Knowledge of renal pathophysiology and cancer biology.
Proactive, dynamic and outstanding organizational skills are required.
Strong sense of responsibility and self-motivation skills.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

Desired:

Experience with confocal microscopy (fixed and live-imaging)

Main responsibilities and duties:

The selected candidate will provide support to the research line on the cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the renal function in health and disease.
Participate also in other on-going projects of the lab.
Handling, processing and storage of biological samples.
Support in lab organization.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week.
Starting date: 15/09/2025
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.