Specialist Technician - Biobank - Replacement Position

Ref.: 24-063_SS_FC

About the unit

The Biobanc HUB-ICO-IDIBELL is a public, non-profit establishment created to manage and regulate various collections of human biological samples obtained at Bellvitge University Hospital (HUB), Duran i Reynals Hospital (ICO), and other associated centers. This is done for research purposes and in accordance with current regulations (Law 14/2007, of July 3, on Biomedical Research and RD 1716/2011, of November 18).

The Biobanc HUB-ICO-IDIBELL has been authorized by the General Directorate of Health Planning and Research of the Departament de Salut of the Generalitat de Catalunya. It is also registered in the National Registry of Biobanks of the Instituto de Salud Carlos III in compliance with RD 1716/2011, which establishes the basic requirements for the authorization and operation of biobanks for biomedical research purposes and for the treatment of biological samples of human origin. Additionally, the biobank is part of the National Network of Biobanks.

The biobank is affiliated with the Clinical Research Ethics Committee (CEIC) of the HUB and the External Scientific Committee (CCE) of the biobank.

About the role

The candidate will oversee the daily operations of the biobank, ensuring smooth coordination and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinating technical activities to ensure the unit's optimal functioning
• Ensuring the proper processing and archiving of biobank samples
• Managing sample and data requests, along with associated documentation
• Ensuring the quality of internal procedures
• Ensuring compliance with good scientific practices and ethical and legal standards in human sample and data management
• Providing guidance to researchers regarding human sample and data requests
• Managing databases of biological sample collections and associated data
• Contributing to the development of the biobank's Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)
• Participating in the relocation of the service to new facilities
• Attending meetings in Xarxa Banc de Tumors de Catalunya, ISCIII Platform: Biomodels and Biobanking workgroups, and BBMRI-ERIC
• Providing support to the Scientific Direction

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Proven track record in analogous roles (minimum of 2 years)
• Prior experience in histological procedures, immunohistochemistry, fundamental molecular biology techniques, and cell cultivation
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Demonstrated expertise in legal and ethical considerations pertaining to human sample management

Experience in quality management system implementation and maintenance

Education and training

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Technical & soft skills

• Proficiency in laboratory management encompassing analytical, organizational, and time management competencies
• Proficient in handling datasets and personal data for research purposes
• Effective teamwork skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Effective time management capabilities
• Adaptability to varying work environments and tasks

Languages

• Good command of the English, Spanish, and Catalan

We will value, but not require

• Specialized training in the manipulation of human samples

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/07/2024
• Contract duration: Maternity leave replacement
• Estimated annual gross salary: 26.380 €
• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• 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.
• Possibility to work some days in remote - Teleworking
• 26 working days of holiday per year
• 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.
• Paid leave package
• Benefits of constant training are offered
• 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.

Application

All applications must include the following:

• A motivation letter addresed to Fina Climent and Laura Arregui
• A CV including contact information
• Contact details of two referees

Deadline: Please submit your application by 17/06/2024

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.

You can find more information in our Privacy Policy at https://idibell.cat/en/privacy-policy-2/, request more information about the data processing carried out and exercise your rights of access, rectification, deletion, opposition, portability, limitation of processing by sending a request at email: dataprotection@idibell.cat. If you consider that you have not obtained satisfaction in exercising your rights, you may submit a claim to Catalan Data Protection Authority.

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).

This contract will be funded by Instituto de Salud Carlos III through the project PT20/00171. Co-funded by European Regional Development Fund - ERDF, a way to build Europe. We thank CERCA Programme/Generalitat de Catalunya for institutional support.