JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
We are seeking a superior laboratory technician to join the Childhood Liver Oncology Group (cLOG) led by Dr. Armengol (ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4690-4027). cLOG is a leading translational research group focused on childhood liver cancer in Europe, to coordinate sample collection and assess biomarkers in these samples with the objective to improve the quality of liver and survival of children with liver cancer.
Our research is conducted in the framework of 3 projects financed by Horizon Europe, the Foundations of the Spanish Association Against Cancer, and the European Fight Kids Cancer.
The technician will have to deal with highly-valuable and unique biological material from patients with liver cancer included in the European biorepository that we established in the context of the European branch of the clinical trial PHITT (Paediatric Hepatic International Tumour Trial, NCT03017326), the first international clinical trial of its kind.
Childhood liver cancer is a rare disease with limited molecular knowledge, largely due to the challenge of accessing biological samples. cLOG is working to bridge this gap by identifying and validating diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers, as well as novel therapeutic targets for aggressive tumours.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
High Laboratory technician (Ciclo formativo de grado superior en Laboratorio Clínico y Biomédico) or Degree in biology or similar.
Candidate should demonstrate full independence at laboratory, ability to work as a team and organization skills.
High experience in human sample handling and processing such as making FFPE slides, HE staining, cryosections and macrodisection.
High experience in RNA, DNA and protein extraction from tissue samples.
Experience on database management (desired: knowledge in PowerBI).
Experience on molecular techniques: RT, PCR, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, Western Blot.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Desired qualifications:
High experience in biorepository management (mandatory).
High experience in laboratory skills (mandatory).
Intermediate/Advance level of English (desirable).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
FFPE and FF sample handing and processing.
Contact with hospitals to coordinate sample shipment.
RNA, DNA and protein extraction from FFPE and FF human samples.
Biomarker assessment (gene mutations, gene and protein expression) using RT-PCR, Sanger sequencing, QuALU, ELISA, WB among others.
Update the cLOG biorepository database with clinical, pathological and molecular data.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011) "Indefinido por actividades científico-técnicas) Full-time contract.
Date of incorporation: Immediate.
Gross annual remuneration will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
Training capsules by the company.
Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested persons should send a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, their CV and contact details of 2-3 references by email to seleccio(ELIMINAR)@igtp.cat.
APPLICATIONS THAT DO NOT INDICATE THE REFERENCE OF THE OFFER IN THE SUBJECT LINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:
Curricular evaluation : analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
Personal interview : once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
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