.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 of the Spanish Science Ministry.LugarBarcelona, Campus MarWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORISGlobal is seeking a Research Technician who is interested in taking over and managing activities of the project EPHOR, in one of the work packages aiming to investigate the effects of shift work on health by looking at short-term exposures. Effects of short-term exposures, in relation to the working life exposome, biological pathways, early markers of disease, and key body functions will be assessed using external and internal exposome data. The candidate will give support to the field work of the EPHOR project, and support for sample and data management.The EPHOR project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 874703.TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONSDegree in Biomedical SciencesFluency in spoken and written SpanishFluency in spoken and written EnglishExperience in fieldwork of epidemiological studiesExperience in sample managementKEY RESPONSIBILITIESManage the scheduling of data collection for participants in the study, manage the allocation of sensors and the prompt collection of these sensors after their use, manage biological sample transport and storage, and maintain close communication between the field centers and researchers at ISGlobal.SPECIFIC DUTIESContact potential study participants by phone.Prepare materials and devices for measurements.Visit participants' workplaces to:- Oversee survey completion- Distribute, describe, and model appropriate sensor use- Pick up sensor devices- Oversee biological specimen collectionBlood processing (centrifugation and aliquoting)Download data from sensor devicesPrepare materials for shipment to the laboratoryCommunicate closely with management at the field study locations and with the study team at ISGlobal.AUXILIARY TASKSThis 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. This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder
