.Descripción : The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy, and education.
ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level.
Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases; and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health.
ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence from the Spanish Science Ministry.
Lugar : Barcelona, Campus Clinic-CEK WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR : ISGlobal is seeking a full-time Research Technic position for the project Development of a new intelligent and predictive tool for the early diagnosis and improved treatment of sepsis.
This person will be in charge of taking over and managing activities of the project funded by Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación.
The overall project goal is to develop a precision medicine solution for the diagnosis of sepsis by combining faster pathogen identification and antimicrobial susceptibility results, together with an immune system classifier method to deliver a rapid and accurate management of the patient.
The tasks will be developed in the Antimicrobial Resistance research group of Dr. Jordi Vila at Centre Esther Koplowitz (CEK).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS : Experience in microbiology laboratory Experience in molecular genetic techniques Experience in microbiology diagnostic techniques SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS : Biomedical sciences degree KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop the project from a technical point of view.
Ensure quality control (QC) of the methodologies carried out within the project.
SPECIFIC DUTIES : Extraction of DNA QC assays Blood sample collection and preservation process AUXILIAR TASK : This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
SKILLS : Teamwork Problem resolution Learning capacity The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety.
The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVEL : Advanced English Level Spanish and Catalan user level will be appreciated CONDITIONS : Duration: 2 months Starting date: From 15/11/2024 to 14/01/2025 Contract: Full time Salary Range: Technician II B HOW TO APPLY : Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date