Vac 49 2025 - Laboratory Technical Assistant (The 3D..

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive **cancer research center** dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced an exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia **(CERCA)** and was accredited as a **Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence** by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer **(FCAECC)** Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute **(ISCIII)**.

The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has **six locations integrated into reference hospitals**: Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Josep Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

The 3D Chromatin organization led Group by Dr. Biola Javierre at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is looking for a **laboratory technical assistant**to support the current research lines of the group.

**RESEARCH DESCRIPTION**

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic **laboratory technical assistant**to be part of the multidisciplinary research team of the research line focused on the role of distal regulatory elements in gene transcription regulation and malignant transformation, led by Biola M. Javierre (IJC-IGTP).

Our group combines cutting-edge experimental and bioinformatics approaches to understand the specific 3D chromatin organization of cell differentiation and malignant transformation. Our long-term goal is to keep taking steps forwards in the fight against cancer. We will be unstoppable until we cure it. The main research goals of our lab are:

- Defining the cell type-specific 3D chromatin organization along cell differentiation.
- Identifying the altered DNA topology in cancer

**MAIN RESPONSABILITIES**
- Isolate cell populations using FACS sorting and AutoMACS.
- Generate omics libraries, including ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq (or similar techniques such as CUT&RUN or CUT&Tag) and Hi-C.
- Assist with CRISPR-based experiments.

**WHAT WE NEED**
- Laboratory Technician Medium Grade (CFGM) or B.Sc., Biology or similar
- Committed scientist with experience in epigenetics, molecular biology, biomedicine or related discipline.
- Ability to handle varying workloads and aptitude for teamwork.
- High level of collaborative and communicative skills.
- Good level of English speaking and writing skills (required). Spanish (helpful).

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Full-time contract.
- A stimulating environment in the Barcelona metropolitan area.
- Be part of a young, collaborative and international work environment with cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary teams of scientists, including experts in medicine, immunology, genomics and bioinformatics
- The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research projects in the stimulating environment of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute.
- Opportunity for professional growth in an advanced research environment.

**DEADLINE**

**WHO WE ARE?**

**_ What makes us different?_**:
The mission of the Josep Carreras Institute is to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases.
The IJC’s vision is to be a world-class reference and excellent research multicampus that contributes to the improvement of results, and the cure of patients affected by leukemia and other malignant hemopathies, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional experience.

**_ HR Excellence_**:
In 2019, IJC was honored with the “Human Resources Excellence in Research Award” by the European Commission, recognizing the alignment of our human resources policies with the European Charter for Researchers and Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers. The Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R) guides research centers of excellence in implementing and upholding these standards within their policies, emphasizing training, professional dev