VHIR offers vacancy/vacant positions for a Research Technician of the Cardiovascular Diseases Research Group.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Biology, Biomedicine, Biomedical Sciences or Life Sciences Degree.
• Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Research or similar.
• Enrolled on a PhD program or intending to enrol in the present year
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is essential.

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Experience in cell biology, and general domain of biochemical techniques (RNA extraction, qPCR, Western blot, immunofluorescence.)

Desired:

• Previous experience in aging pathophysiology will be highly valued.
• Technical expertise in the chemistry of AGEs

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Cardiomyocyte isolation
• Fluorescent confocal cell imaging
• Isolation of functionally intact cardiac mitochondria
• Immunofluorescence/histopathology of heart samples.
• ELISA, W. blot and PCR.

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.
• International Mobility Support (Welcome Services): We aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family recommendations, and support in finding accommodation

Deadline to apply: 16-11-2025

How We Hire:

Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.

Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.

Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.

Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.

Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.

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.