Flow Cytometry Technician

Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011. The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions. IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA). **Your Role & Our Team** IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Flow Cytometry Technician to support the operations of newly acquired instruments (BD FACSymphony A5 SE and BD FACSymphony S6), in close collaboration with the Flow Cytometry Unit at CCiTUB. We are looking for a highly-motivated individual, eager to learn and grow within the role, with personal competences to work in a service-based environment, with good inter-personal skills and high degree of initiative. **Key responsibilities** - Operate the new cell sorter and analyzer to meet the needs of users; - Provide support and technical advice on flow cytometry, experimental design, panel design, protocol optimization and execution to researchers; - Provide support in flow cytometry software and data analysis; - Provide comprehensive training in flow cytometry basic concepts, data analysis and use of flow cytometry analyzers to research personnel; - Manage and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of cytometers and cell sorters under their responsibility; - Perform quality control and quality assurance procedures; - Monitor equipment usage through periodic reports to evaluate resource optimization and identify new needs; - Management of reports and data backups; - General lab organization and administrative tasks; **EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS**: **Must Have - Required**: - A degree in chemistry, immunology, biology or related fields - Knowledge of common flow cytometry software (FACSDiva, FlowJo) - Proficiency in Spanish and English - Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Troubleshooting capacity and attention to detail - Custom oriented **Desirable**: - Previous experience in a flow cytometry platform: operation of flow cytometers, cell sorters, multicolor panel design, and cell sorting - Previous research lab experience - Computer skills **WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS**: - To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research center that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing. - Good Working conditions: Permanent contract linked to an institutional project. Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work. - Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications. - International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries. - To be a member of our State-of-the-Art Core Facilities: Scientists at IRB Barcelona thrive with unparalleled support from our extensive Core Facilities, equipped with the latest technologies and scientific services. These essential resources drive our research excellence, delivering cutting-edge innovations rapidly to our team. - Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing). - Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc. - Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions. - Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic