The Oncology Translational Research Group opens a fully-funded Advanced Technician position until December 2026, to work with 3D-tissue culture for disease modeling and precision medicine.
2026_107_ADVANCED TECHNICIAN
BADALONA
Full-time
Fixed-term
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, perform, develop, adapt and implement experimental protocols and new research techniques.
- Maintain detailed experimental records and documentation, and analyze results in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and the Scientific Coordinator.
- Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
- Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator / Scientific Coordinator to discuss research progress and future plans.
- Train and support new group members and, where applicable, provide mentorship.
- Process human tumor samples, perform molecular assays and general cell biology techniques, support organoid maintenance, and process and analyze experimental data.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Candidates must have a degree in biomedical sciences and life science or equivalent experience; a Ph.D. in life science is highly valuable.
- Extensive cell culture experience is a prerequisite. Background in in vivo models is a plus.
- Expertise in microscopy, cell and molecular techniques such as PCR, qPCR, cytometry and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and western blotting are strongly preferred.
- Candidate must have demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures. Excellent communication skills and Fluent English are required.
- Scientific productivity will be highly valued.
- The position further requires excellent organizational capacity, outstanding troubleshooting skills, and strong team working skills.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Full-time employment contract.
- Gross annual salary will be determined according to the candidate's experience and qualifications and will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.
- 23 working days of annual leave plus 5 personal leave days.
- Flexible compensation benefits.
- Company-funded training opportunities.
- Be part of a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative group, in a research center with HRS4R recognition award.
- Located at the Can Ruti Campus, a leading translational research environment in the Barcelona metropolitan area. IGTP offers a supportive, collaborative and international research environment that fosters professional development and helps researchers achieve their scientific 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 August 3rd, 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.