23-217_SS_SB Specialist Technician - Molecular Interactions and Flow Cytometry Platforms
Specialist Technician - Molecular Interactions and Flow Cytometry Platforms
Ref.: 23-217_SS_SB
About the research group
The Scientific and Technical Services at IDIBELL provide scientific-technological support to the research community, with state-of-the art equipment and highly qualified and specialised personnel. We offer comprehensive services, including experimental design, assay execution, data acquisition, and analysis. We also adhere to proper maintenance and standard quality control procedures to consistently deliver high-quality results.
The Molecular Interactions platform specialises in characterizing molecular interactions, discovering biomarkers, and studying metabolism. Our technologies include surface plasmon resonance, biomarker immunodetection, real-time metabolism measurement in cells and, a spatial omics platform, among others.
The Flow Cytometry Platform is equipped for flow cytometry analysis and cell sorting. Common applications routinely performed include cell sorting, multicolor immunophenotyping characterization, viability assays, cell cycle and proliferation assays and fluorescent protein analysis.
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated technician to join the IDIBELL Scientific and Technical Services and to give support and perform the following tasks:
- Sample preparation and processing, running assays and data acquisition and analysis using the different technologies of the platforms
- Assisting users in experimental design, setting up new protocols, and preparing new SOPs
- Provide researchers and users of the platform with training courses of the different equipment of the platforms
- Laboratory, equipment, reagents and stocks maintenance
- Work following good laboratory and scientific practices
Job requirements
Professional experience
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Working with biological samples
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Working in a biomedical research or facilities/analysis laboratory
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Strong background in molecular biology and protein analysis techniques
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Expertise in flow cytometry
Education and training
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Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as biomedicine, biochemistry, chemistry, biology or related disciplines
Soft skills
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Precision, meticulous, and attention to detail
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Excellent pipetting and technical laboratory skills
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Ability to learn and use different laboratory equipment
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Analytical and critical thinking
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Good problem-solving skills
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Excellent organization skills
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Enjoy science and learning
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Ability to work in a team and independently
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Good communication skills
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Customer and results orientation
Languages
We will value, but not required
- Master's degree in Life Sciences or related fields
- Experience in immunoassays
- Experience in handling flow cytometers and flow cytometry analysis softwares
- Experience in working with proteins and RNA
- Experience in single-cell analysis
- Basic knowledge/experience in histology and imaging analysis
- Basic knowledge in biostatistics
- Knowledge in GLPs/BLPs
What do we offer
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Estimated start date: As soon as possible
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Contract duration: Permanent
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Estimated annual gross salary: 26.000€ - 28.000 €
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You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
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Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way.
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26 working days of holiday per year
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System of accumulated hours for employees, from 88 to 104 hours depending on the year (11 to 13 working days), to attend to personal matters.
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Benefits of constant training are offered
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We offer and promote diverse and inclusive conditions. Applicants are made free from any discrimination. Specifically IDIBELL works to improve gender equality in all areas with the aim of achieving gender balance, but maintaining the most scrupulous respect to any choice at the level of gender identity. Please express yourself freely, safely and non-binarily, if that's the case.
Deadline: Please submit your application by 19/09/2023
Data protection notice
In compliance with the obligations established in the General Regulation of Data Protection (RGPD), which is the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council, of April 27, 2016, and the Organic Law 3/2018, of December 5, Protection of Personal Data and guarantee of digital rights, it is reported that the Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Bellvitge (IDIBELL), CIF G58863317, with address Av. Granvia de l'Hospitalet, 199-203, 08908, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, will process your personal data, as the controller, to apply for the position, maintain communication concerning the status of the candidature, to access the delivered CV; to compare that your data is in accordance with the offers announced by IDIBELL and to verify, where appropriate, that the information provided is accurate.
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Our institute
IDIBELL is a research center that integrates the biomedical research of the Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), the Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), and the University of Barcelona in the Bellvitge Campus (UB), and the Viladecans Hospital (HV). The research focuses of IDIBELL are cancer, neuroscience, translational medicine and regenerative medicine. Research, innovation and society are the pivots on which researchers work every day in order to improve the quality of life of citizens.
Observations:
The 'HR Excellence in Research' award represents IDIBELL’s commitment to the implementation of Human Resources policies, which oversee the attracting and development of talent in an open, transparent, and based on personal merit, in alignment with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment Researchers (Charter and Code).
IDIBELL is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the implementation of open, transparent and merit-based recruitment (OTMR).
