The Clinical Neuroimmunology Group is part of the Centre d'Esclerosi Múltiple de Catalunya (Cemcat), a reference center for multiple sclerosis (MS) at national and international levels.
The Cemcat has a multidisciplinary team with more than 70 highly experienced professionals fully dedicated to clinical care, physical and cognitive rehabilitation, teaching, and research on MS (more information on the group can be found at https://www.cem-cat.org/ ).
The Clinical Neuroimmunology Group searches for a laboratory technician to work on a project entitled "New human induced pluripotent stem cell-based in vitro and in vivo models to study astrocyte pathology and neuroprotective strategies in multiple sclerosis patients", that is currently funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III.
Education and qualifications: Required: Laboratory FP or higher Experience and knowledge: Desired: Experience in cell cultures of induced pluripotent stem cells Experience in sample processing Main responsibilities and duties: Differentiating induced pluripotent stem cells from patients with multiple sclerosis and healthy controls into neurons.
Handling, processing and storage of biological samples.
Labour conditions: Full-time position (40h/week) Starting date: Immediate Length of the contract: 2 years Gross annual salary: 19.624 Programme: FIS grant from the Instituto de Salud Carlos III 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: 22-01-2025 VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity.
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