The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join the Endocrine Tumours Group. The candidate will work on thyroid cancer, focusing on the molecular and epigenetic mechanisms underlying tumour progression and therapy resistance, contributing to the identification of novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets in a translational research environment.
2026_80_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
BADALONA
Full-time
Permanent employee
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collection and processing of biological samples.
- Design and execution of cell culture–based experiments.
- Establishment of primary cell cultures from normal and tumour thyroid tissues for biomarker validation and preclinical drug testing.
- Conduct RNA and protein expression studies.
- Design and performance of epigenetic studies
- Data analysis, interpretation of results, and presentation of findings.
- Collaboration with clinical teams.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field, with a special focus on genetics.
- Experience in biological sample handling within research and translational settings.
- Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation, gene expression analysis, PCR, qPCR).
- Experience in cell culture techniques, including cell lines, primary cultures, 3D culture systems, and genome editing.
- Solid background in epigenetics, particularly in DNA methylation.
- Fluent in English, with strong written and oral communication skills.
- International research experience.
- Proactive and highly organized researcher, capable of working independently, with experience in scientific dissemination.
We will value, but not required
- Experience in thyroid cancer research.
- Experience in innovation projects.
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
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.
- 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.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on June 11th, 2026.
Über uns
L'Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) és un centre de recerca públic situat a Badalona (Barcelonès) que té com a objectiu principal incrementar el coneixement científic per transformar-lo en solucions per millorar la salut i atenció mèdica dels pacients i de la comunitat.
L'Institut està associat a un dels grans hospitals universitaris de l'àrea de Barcelona, l'Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, i forma part del campus biomèdic de Can Ruti. És un centre CERCA i també està acreditat com a centre d'excel·lència per l'Institut de Salut Carlos III (ISCIII), sent l'encarregat de coordinar la gestió de la recerca i l'estratègia científica del campus, treballant en estreta col·laboració amb els altres centres que s'hi ubiquen.
L'Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol duu a terme recerca en 9 àrees:
- Càncer
- Ciències de la conducta i abús de substàncies
- Immunologia i inflamació
- Malalties cardiovasculars i respiratòries
- Malalties del fetge i de l'aparell digestiu
- Malalties endocrines i del metabolisme, dels ossos i dels ronyons
- Malalties infeccioses
- Neurociències
- Salut comunitària
Els científics que treballen en aquestes àrees publiquen una mitjana de més de 900 articles per any, contribueixen amb millors protocols de salut i amb nous tractaments, produeixen patents i creen empreses spin-off per millorar la vida dels pacients.