.JOB DESCRIPTION The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) seeks a qualified Superior Laboratory Technician to support research projects focused on infectious diseases using Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism.
The candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team and contribute to experiments involving genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Maintenance and genetic manipulation of Drosophila stocks.
Support ongoing projects focused on understanding host-pathogen interactions.
Perform molecular biology and microbiological assays.
Document and analyze experimental data, ensuring accurate records of research activities.
Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory environment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE University degree in biology, biotechnology, biomedicine, or a related field.
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, and English.
Proven experience working with Drosophila melanogaster in a laboratory setting.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage laboratory workflows effectively.
Previous work in infectious diseases research.
Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques (e.G., PCR) and fly genetics.
WHAT WE OFFER Indefinite contract (contrato indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas, ley de la ciencia 14/2011).
Start date: January 2025.
Gross annual remuneration based on experience and skills, distributed in 12 payments.
Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters + 2 days for Easter + 2 days for Christmas.
Training capsules by the company.
Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Visit our website HOW TO APPLY Interested persons should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their CV, and contact details of 2-3 references by email to.
Applications that do not indicate the reference of the offer in the subject line will not be considered.
APPLICATIONS DEADLINE The call for applications will close on 29/12/2024.
ABOUT US The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona.
Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus.
IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII)