Specialist Technician in Traslational Biomedical Research (10h/week)

REF. 26-163_SS_JS

About the research group

Our research group focuses on the study of the inflammatory and immune responses in critically ill patients, particularly in sepsis and other conditions associated with organ dysfunction.

Our research combines clinical studies with laboratory work, including flow cytometry, cell culture and functional assays to assess innate immune responses.

We are also involved in research on cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, with a particular interest in systemic inflammation, acute kidney injury and the potential role of extracorporeal blood purification techniques.

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Technical Specialist to support a research project focused on the inflammatory response during cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass.

The selected candidate will be involved in the processing and analysis of human biological samples, flow cytometry, cell culture and other laboratory techniques used to assess inflammatory and immune responses. The candidate will also assist with sample management, laboratory organization and data collection, working closely with the clinical and laboratory research teams.

Job requirements

Professional experience

• Previous experience in a biomedical research laboratory through a Bachelor's thesis, internship or other research activity.
• Hands-on experience in processing human biological samples and performing laboratory techniques, including cell culture.

Education and training

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry or a related field.
• Training in laboratory research techniques. 

Technical & soft skills

• Experience in flow cytometry.
• Experience with cell culture techniques and handling of human biological samples.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Languages

• Good command of the English language

We will value, but not required

• Knowledge of innate immunity and inflammatory processes.
• Previous experience in immunology-related research projects.
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques used to assess inflammatory responses and biomarkers

What do we offer

•  No. of positions: 1
•  Estimated start date: 01/12/2026
•  Contract duration: Permannet by project
•  Estimated annual gross salary: 7.769,60€ for 10h/week
•  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.

Deadline: Please submit your application by  25/11/2026

Additional information

The selected candidate must inform IDIBELL's Human Resources Department (rrhh@idibell.cat) and the institution concerned, prior to their incorporation, of any other professional activity they intend to carry out alongside their employment at IDIBELL. They must also obtain the corresponding authorisation of compatibility, where applicable.

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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).