VHIR offers two vacant positions for two Laboratory Research Technicians with experience in Translational Research in Immunology for the Nephrology and Transplantation Research Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Vocational training qualification
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English (professional level)
• Licence to handle experimental animals

Desired:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Life Sciences and Master will be positively valued
• Specific training in Transplant Immunology
• Courses in statistics and data analysis

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Previous experience in basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western Blot, ELISA, etc.) and cell cultures
• Previous experience in immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
• Proven experience in animal (preferably mice and rats) handling, product administration, welfare monitoring and sacrifice
• Previous experience in immune monitoring assays such as T-cell and B-cell ELISPOT assay
• Expertise in flow cytometry
• Lab management skills (analytical, organizational and time management)

Desired:

• Computer skills for the generation of databases
• Previous knowledge in bioinformatics and specific analysis programs (OMIQ, SPSS, Prism, etc.)
• Good skills in dissemination activities in science
• We are looking for a person who has a proven hands-on attitude, flexible and adaptable. Additionally, the following personal skills are desirable:
  • Teamwork
  • Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
  • Well-organised and responsible person at work

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Isolation and culture of primary cells (PBMCs, splenocytes, etc.).
• Coordinate with clinicians and research staff for collection and handling of clinical samples.
• Participate in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and updating laboratory protocols.
• Generate and manage sample databases.
• Perform and analyze immune monitoring assays (ELISPOT).
• Perform and analyze flow cytometry experiments, including multicolor panels for immune profiling.
• Perform and analyze immunofluorescence assays.
• Contribute to data analysis and interpretation of results for internal reports, grant applications and scientific publications.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations for group meetings, conferences and dissemination activities.

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: 06-11-2025

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.