2026_81_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

BADALONA

Full-time

Permanent employee

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join a Personalized Medicine project focused on acromegaly, a rare disease caused by a pituitary tumor.

This project aims to deliver practical solutions for patients and clinicians by integrating clinical, molecular, and therapeutic data, with a particular focus on treatment response and mechanisms of drug resistance. Its main objective is to develop and implement a tailored algorithm to enable precise patient stratification and support informed treatment decision-making.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Collection and processing of biological samples.
Conduct cell culture-based experiments.
Establishment of primary cell cultures from pituitary tumour samples for biomarker validation and preclinical drug testing.
Conduct RNA and protein expression studies.
Conduct epigenetic studies.
Conduct data analyses, interpret the results, present and discuss them.
Collaboration with clinical teams to ensure translational relevance of the findings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

Master in Biomedicine or closely related field, with a focus on cancer research.
Experience in sample handling and processing
Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation, RNA quantification, PCR and genotyping).
Strong experience in cell culture, including the establishment of primary cultures.
Experience in epigenetics, particularly in DNA methylation analysis.
Hands-on experience in clinical research environments.
Basic knowledge of Rstudio.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
International experience will be considered an asset.
Experience in pituitary tumors will be considered an asset.
Proactive, motivated, and responsible individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously.

WHAT WE OFFER

Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022).
Full-time contract
Start date: 1st July 2026.
Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/endocrine-metabolism-nephrology-bones/1/endocrine-thyroid-and-obesity
https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/cancer/9/endocrine-tumours-e-t

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
Updated CV.
Contact of 2-3 references.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on June 11th, 2026.

¿Quiénes somos?

El Instituto de Investigación Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) es un centro de investigación público situado en Badalona (Barcelonés) que tiene como objetivo principal incrementar el conocimiento científico para transformarlo en soluciones para mejorar la salud y atención médica de los pacientes y de la comunidad.

El Instituto está asociado a uno de los grandes hospitales universitarios del área de Barcelona, el Hospital Germans Trias y Pujol, y forma parte del campus biomédico de Can Ruti. Es un centro CERCA y también está acreditado como centro de excelencia por el Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII), siendo el encargado de coordinar la gestión de la investigación y la estrategia científica del campus, trabajando en estrecha colaboración con los otros centros que se ubican en el mismo.

El Instituto de Investigación Germans Trias i Pujol lleva a cabo la investigación en 9 áreas:

Cáncer
Ciencias de la conducta y abuso de sustancias
Enfermedades cardiovasculares y respiratorias
Enfermedades del hígado y del aparato digestivo
Enfermedades endocrinas y del metabolismo, de los huesos y de los riñones
Enfermedades infecciosas
Inmunología e inflamación
Neurociencias
Salud comunitaria

Los científicos que trabajan en estas áreas publican una media de más de 900 artículos por año, contribuyen con mejores protocolos de salud y con nuevos tratamientos, producen patentes y crean emprendedoras spin off para mejorar la vida de los pacientes.

El siguiente video es una vista de pájaro del Campus Can Ruti un entorno de investigación traslacional de primer nivel del área de Barcelona, en un entorno científico muy estimulante. El IGTP ofrece un ecosistema de apoyo, amigable y colaborativo para promover el desarrollo profesional y ayudarle a alcanzar sus objetivos de investigación.

El IGTP, en su compromiso por la igualdad de oportunidades, anima a enviar su CV a las candidatas interesadas y valorará tener reconocido por los órganos competentes de las Comunidades Autónomas o, en su caso, de la Administración General del Estado, un grado de discapacidad igual o superior al 33 por 100, o habérsele le declarado en situación de incapacidad permanente en grado total en una profesión diferente a la docente, mediante Resolución del Instituto Nacional de la Seguridad Social, siempre que tengan la capacidad funcional para el desempeño de las tareas habituales del puesto de trabajo.