Technician - Proteomics Unit (Ref: Vac 28 2023)

The **Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute** (IJC) is a non-profit research institute based in Barcelona dedicated to advancing the understanding of leukemia and related disorders, in collaboration with the University of Barcelona and the Autonomous University of Barcelona. The IJC has laboratories in 5 locations: i) Hospital Clínic, ii) Hospital de Sant Pau and iii) Hospital Germans Trias Pujol iv) Hospital del Mar and v) Hospital Josep Trueta Girona. IJC serves as a collaborative center for basic researchers and physicians to work together on fundamental clinical and biological aspects of leukemia. The IJC offers an excellent work environment based on a multidisciplinary fusion of state-of-the-art ideas and facilities.

**RESEARCH DESCRIPTION**

Proteomics techniques have been successfully applied in translational medicine studies and help move towards personalized medicine. Our proteomics unit is involved in various biomedical research areas, giving both scientific and technological support to internal and external researchers and clinicians.

**WHAT WE NEED**
- PhD in Biology, Biochemistry or related disciplines.
- Experience in mass spectrometry and biomedical/chemical research.
- Experience in a Proteomics Unit related to biomedical research (min. 4 years).
- Experience in industry and quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001 environments)
- Rigor, strong work discipline, team player, motivation, initiative-taking, punctual and reliable.
- Languages skills: fluent command of English.
- Personal leadership and teamworking
- Communication skills
- Analytical skills and critical thinking.
- Capability of working independently and in a team.
- Good skills with office automation and data analysis software.
- Advanced courses in proteomics and mass spectrometry.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**

Applications are invited for the position of Proteomics Technician to support senior facility staff with facility operations, on-going proteomics services.

**The facility offers a full range of proteomic and mass spectrometry-based services that include**:

- Quality control and quality assessment, inventory maintenance, laboratory purchases, and elaborate service quotations among other administrative tasks
- Protein extraction and protein quantification
- Protein digestion using different approaches such as gel digestion, liquid digestion, and FASP digestion procedures.
- Different PTMs enrichment like as phosphorylation, acetylation
- Label peptide using iTRAQ/TMT approach.
- Assist in day-to-day operations in our laboratories for proteomics and peptidomics analysis
- Help trouble-shoot problems and support methods development
- Demonstrated practical ability using traditional wet chemical as well as biochemical techniques.
- Competent in following and performing SOPs.
- Ability to learn new skills in parallel with continually supporting ongoing work.
- Receive, store, and maintain organization of biological specimens
- Protein/ Peptide purification and quantification methods.
- Clean and maintain laboratory equipment
- Dispose of the biohazardous and chemical waste
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

**WHAT WE OFFER**
- Interim Contract _(Interinitat de 3 anys fins cobertura de plaça)_
- Full time contract.
- Incorporation in a multinational and highly collaborative team.
- An exciting and innovative research project.
- Working in the mixed basic, and clinical research environment of the Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute.
- The stimulating environment of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
- Salary commensurate with qualifications.

**DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS**

**WHO ARE WE?**

**MISSION**

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute’ s mission is to carry out research into the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of cancer, with a special emphasis on Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, with the aim of finding a cure for these diseases through innovation.

**VISION**

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute’ s vision is to be a world
- renowned, multi-location research center of excellence that contributes towards improved outcomes and a cure for patients suffering from cancer, especially Leukaemia and other malignant blood diseases, through innovation, sustainability, social responsibility, talent, and professional expertise, and always caring for the environment.

The European Commission awarded the IJC the HR Excellence seal (HRS4R) in July 2019. The HRS4R has the main objective of ensuring that research centres of excellence implement and respect the requirements of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for hiring researchers within their human resources policies.

This EC initiative aims to promote training, professional development, and mobility for all European scientists. The IJC supports these values and principles, which will not only serve to strengthen its internal policies but will actively stimula