Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is offering one Laboratory Technician position responsible for the cleaning and material sterilisation within the Laboratory Coordination Unit. This unit is responsible for maintaining the common areas and laboratories at VHIR.

Main responsibilities and duties:

Maintain daily optimal hygiene and sterilisation conditions of all material used in the laboratories (collecting, cleaning, sterilising, and distributing materials).
Ensure the daily operation of the cleaning rooms under their responsibility (autoclave, Milli-Q and Elix systems), as well as the order of VHIR’s equipment and common rooms (freezers, developing machines, cold rooms, and cleaning storage areas).
Prepare developing solutions, monitor the correct functioning of equipment, and manage the removal of photographic waste with authorised waste handlers.
Maintain stock levels of consumables in common areas, general laboratory cleaning materials, and consumables for purified water equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance cleaning of common equipment (centrifuges, microwaves, cabinets, incubators, shakers, ultrasonic baths, etc.).
Carry out designated activities according to established procedures and, when necessary, participate in their update.
Participate in the preventive maintenance shutdown of common cell culture rooms by performing cleaning tasks on equipment and laboratory material.
Ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Unit’s quality system procedures, and promote and implement continuous improvement within their scope of work.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

FPI/CFGM (preferably in a health-related field)
Fluency in Catalan and Spanish (professional proficiency)

Desirable:

Experience with autoclaves

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

Minimum of 6 months to 1 year performing laboratory assistant tasks in a healthcare-related institution.
Knowledge of the organisation and functioning of a laboratory or equivalent facility.
All references from previous workplaces provided by the candidate will be taken into consideration.

Desirable:

Teamwork
Commitment
Flexibility and proactivity
Customer orientation
Communication

Labour conditions:

Working hours: Part-time (35,16 hours per week).
Starting date: As soon as possible
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay scale.
Contract type: Permanent

What can we offer?

Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days.
Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR”: VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.
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 support and assistance with finding accommodation.

Deadline to apply: 24-03-2026

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.