The Institute The 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 CRG received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission, recognizing 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 role You will be responsible for chromatin extraction and sample preparation for either proteomic or western blot analysis. Responsibilities include cloning, cell culture, qPCR, ChIPseq, sample preparation for gene expression analysis, and immunofluorescence. You will work on several projects simultaneously, assisting project leaders in conducting necessary experiments for project progress.
About the lab Our laboratory specializes in high-throughput image analysis, subcellular proteomics, transcriptomics, genetic screening, bioinformatics, and cell and molecular biology techniques. We are a diverse group of about 10 people and are part of the genome biology department at the CRG, aiming to understand the localization of metabolic enzymes to the nuclear environment and their participation in specific chromatin functions.
Whom would we like to hire? Professional experience Must Have You have more than 5 years of experience as a research technician. You have proven experience in cell culture, cloning, western blot, and qPCR. You have experience in chromatin proteomics. You have experience in immunofluorescence. Desirable but not required / Nice to have You have experience with customizable image analysis pipelines. You have knowledge of cancer biology, particularly breast cancer. Education and training You have a Certificate of Higher Education as a research technician or a bachelor's/master's degree in biological sciences or a related field. Languages You are proficient in English. Competences Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision. Drive and commitment to produce high-quality experimental results. Strong organizational skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Collegiality. Punctuality in delivering results. The Offer – Working Conditions Contract duration: technical and scientific activities estimated at 1 year. Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales. Target start date: 15th of November (2024). We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.
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.
The CRG is committed to reconciling work and family life for its employees and offers an extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.
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