Senior Technician At The Nanobioengineering Research Group

Senior Technician At The Nanobioengineering Research Group (St-Js) Join to apply for the Senior Technician At The Nanobioengineering Research Group (St-Js) role at Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) This job is with IBEC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. The Nanobioengineering Group is looking for a Senior Technician with experience in cell and molecular biology (specialty neuroscience) to develop the project \"Universal testing platform of a cerebral blood vessel for medical applications (UniBBB)\" within the framework of \"Proyectos Prueba de Concepto\" funded by MICINN. The main objective is the valorization of a micro-physiological model of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), previously developed in the group. In particular, the candidate will develop various techniques such as cell culture and maintenance, co-culture in the microfluidic device, biochemical techniques, permeability assays in the BBB on-a-chip (BBB-oC) model, and differentiation of neural progenitors in a 3D environment, and characterization. The candidate will be integrated into a translational and multidisciplinary team with extensive experience in training researchers at the postdoctoral, predoctoral and postgraduate level. The research group, located at IBEC, is in close contact with International and National teams, belonging to CIBER-BBN (Carlos III Health Institute). The Successful Candidate Will Develop Research Involving Cell culture and maintenance Cell co-culture in the microfluidic device Differentiation of neural progenitors in a 3D environment Standard biological analysis Analyze functional data of neuronal activity from calcium imaging in vitro Essential Requirements for candidates Degree and Master on any field on biology, with experience in neuroscience. Previous experience in cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques. Previous experience in Neurobiology related techniques (e.g., primary neuronal or glial cultures). Previous experience in imaging techniques (e.g., confocal microcopy or life imaging) Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking. Good level of English Advantageous Experience in microfabrication techniques/protocols and working in cleanroom environments will be considered a plus We Offer Number of available positions: 1 Starting date: March **** Working Conditions: Full time 1.5 year contract. Competitive salary based on experience. Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC's yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctral and postdoctoral researchers. Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment. Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona. How To Apply Until March 17th an online application form is available through IBEC dedicated site: / Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated. Reference: ST-JS. If you have any further question regarding your application, please contact us at ****** Principles Of The Selection Process IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R). IBEC´s Commitment On Equal Opportunity Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. Protection Of Personal Data IBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law ****** on Data Protection. Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing ***** square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 13 Mio€; ***** square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 350 people from 30 different countries. #J-18808-Ljbffr