Auxiliary Support – Animal Facility

REF. 26-094_SS_MM

About the research group

The IDIBELL Animal Facility provides support to researchers who require the use of laboratory animals (mice, hamsters, and zebrafish) for their research projects. The facility covers approximately 800 m² and is divided into two units: one dedicated to housing mice and hamsters, located on the third floor, and another dedicated to housing zebrafish, located on the ground floor.

The Animal Facility is registered as an authorized animal user establishment with the Government of Catalonia (Registration No. B-9900010). It is licensed by the Spanish Ministry to house and work with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) up to Biosafety Level 2 (OGM A/ES/05/I-14 and OGM A/ES/I-15) and is accredited by the AAALAC (Unit 1155).

Researchers working in the Animal Facility must have a research project approved by the IDIBELL Animal Ethics Committee (CEEA IDIBELL) and the Animal Experimentation Committee of the Government of Catalonia, in compliance with current national and European legislation (Directive 86/609/EEC, Royal Decree 1201/2005, and Royal Decree 214/1997).

IDIBELL has signed the Agreement on Transparency in Animal Research promoted by COSCE and the European Animal Research Association (EARA), reaffirming its commitment to transparency and the responsible use of animals in scientific research.

About the role

• Support the daily operation and maintenance of the Animal Facility.
• Perform the cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of the Animal Facility and animal housing equipment.
• Assist with cage changing and the maintenance of animal housing areas.
• Support basic animal husbandry activities in accordance with established protocols.
• Prepare, replenish, and monitor materials, feed, and other supplies required for the efficient operation of the facility.
• Assist with the receipt, storage, and organization of materials, equipment, and deliveries.
• Complete and maintain accurate records of the tasks performed.
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), biosafety regulations, and animal welfare standards.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Previous experience in the operation and maintenance of an Animal Facility and/or in laboratory animal husbandry will be considered an asset.

Education and training

•  Intermediate Vocational Training (CFGM) in Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Animal Care, Agriculture, or a related field. 

Technical & soft skills

• Attention to detail, teamwork, organizational skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to follow established procedures and biosafety protocols.
• Commitment to animal welfare and quality standards.

Languages

• Good command of the English language.

What do we offer

• No. of positions: 1
• Estimated start date: 01/08/2026
• Contract duration: Temporary (4-month contract).
• Estimated annual gross salary: it is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay ranges.
• 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.
• 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.

Deadline: Please submit your application by 22/07/2026

Data protection notice

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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).