2025 110 Basic Level Laboratory Technician

**JOB DESCRIPTION**:
The IGTP is looking for a Basic Level Laboratory Technician for the Translational Genomics Facility.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:
The tasks to be carried out are those of a technician in the context of a scientific-technological platform.
- Technical activities: sample reception; DNA and RNA extraction; QC of nucleic acids; use and configuration of genetic analyzers; configuration and use of liquid dispensing robots for quantification of differential gene expression with techniques based on the use of real-time qPCR and digital PCR; genetic analysis techniques (library preparation and sequencing).
- Complementary activities: scientific-technological advice to users of the Platform; writing reports based on the analysis of the results of the different technologies.
- Maintenance activities: periodic preventive maintenance of the equipment available on the platform and stock control of the laboratory material.
- Training activities: attendance at the periodic technical seminars organized by the IGTP aimed at support technicians; presentation of scientific results at national meetings.

**QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE**:

- Advanced Vocational Training Programme (FP2) in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory or Biotechnological and Related Products.
- Six months of experience (including internship) in research or in a clinical or biomedical laboratory.
- Intermediate knowledge of read and written English for the interpretation/understanding of standardized work procedures.
- Motivation for research, ability to learn and work independently and in a team
- It will be valued the knowledge of applied molecular genetics, including NGS sequencing on various technological platforms.
- It will be valued the knowledge of computer resources associated with NGS sequencing and other basic bioinformatics tools.
- It will be valued the ability to write and implement scientific protocols and write scientific reports.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Indefinite contract (Science Law 14/2011).
- Full time contract.
- Date of incorporation: October 13th, 2025.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

**FOR MORE INFORMATION**:
**HOW TO APPLY**:

- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 1-2 references.

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:

- ** Curricular evaluation**: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS**:
**About us**:
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:

- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.

The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.