2026_117_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN
JOB DESCRIPTION
The line of research in which the candidate would work focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most prevalent muscular dystrophy in childhood.
We are exploring an emerging therapeutic target to reduce fibrosis and intramuscular, fat accumulation in DMD, and we have to validate this target in in vitro and in vivo dystrophic models we aim to decipher the molecular mechanisms involved.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Cell culture experiments, including cell growth, maintenance, and transfection assays.
- Molecular biology experiments, including FAC sorting, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting
- Planning and conducting research experiments with mice
- Preparation and processing of cryosections for histological, immunohistochemical, microscopic and molecular analyses
- Experimental data analysis and contribution to research reports and publications
- Responsible for laboratory administrative tasks, including record keeping, inventory management, and documentation
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
- Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or similar
- More than 2 years of research experience in the field of neuromuscular diseases
- Strong knowledge of muscle physiology and skeletal muscle biology
- Proven experience working with mouse models and mammalian cell culture, including experimental design, sample collection, and analyses
- Laboratory experience in FAC sorting, cryostat sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology techniques
- Strong organizational and teamworking skills
- Languages: English (required), Spanish (helpful)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals and knowledge in the management of Biological Databases will be valued
- Skills in scientific communication and writing (scientific reports, scientific papers and public presentations) will be valued
- Experience in people management and mentoring skills will be valued
WHAT WE OFFER
- 1 year full-time Senior Laboratory Technician contract, with the possibility of extension for an additional year.
- Date of incorporation: 1th October 2026
- Gross remuneration: 28,000 euros gross per year 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
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 1-2 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
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.
