.BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOCIETYLab Technician - Experimental Biochemist/Enzyme EngineerCentre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)The InstituteThe Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries.
The CRG is composed of an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team supported by a flexible and efficient administration and high-end innovative technologies.
In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission.
This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to align practices and procedures with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.The roleWe are looking for a candidate for the implementation and testing of catalytic activities.
The candidate should set up and run enzyme assays for several enzyme variant designs produced by the AI models we train in the lab.
The candidate should have experience in expressing, purifying, and measuring the activity of enzymatic families.About the labThe candidate will join an interdisciplinary research group at the forefront of AI-driven protein design and engineering.
The team is highly collaborative, integrating computational scientists, experimental biologists, and biotechnologists to push the boundaries of synthetic biology and protein engineering.Whom would we like to hire?Professional experienceMust Have:Experience in protein expression and purification1-2 years of wet lab experience (e.G., through internships and MSc thesis)Motivation and willingness to learn in a highly paced research fieldDesirable but not required/Nice to have:The willingness to hear and learn about AI modelsExperience in enzymatic assaysExperience working in high-throughput regimesEducation and trainingA master's degree in Biochemistry, Biocatalysis, Bioengineering, or related field.LanguagesGood command of English.Technical skillsMS Office skillsSome knowledge about LinuxPython knowledge is a plus (but not mandatory)CompetencesGood command of EnglishExcellent organizational skillsMotivation and willingness to learn in a competitive, highly-paced research fieldThe Offer – Working ConditionsContract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract estimated until August 31st, 2026Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scalesTarget start date: As soon as possibleWe provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities.
We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity