Biobank Technician 20240298

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs02_

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, gender identity and**

**expression, religion, age, functional**

**diversity or ethnicity.**

**Biobank Technician**

**Biobank - Core Facilities**

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Biobank Technician for the Biobank Unit (Core Facilities). The
Vall d’Hebron University Hospital is a research support Unit that collects human biological samples
for biomedical research purposes in compliance with the current legislation, and whose objective is
to make available for the scientific community the biological material necessary for research in
optimal conditions to competitiveness and research excellence.**_. _**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Education and qualifications**:
**Required**:

- Certificate of Higher Education (FPII/CFGS)

**Desired**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences and Health
- English level B2

**Experience and knowledge**:
**Required**:

- Health sector experience.

**Desired**:

- Minimum of one-year previous experience as a lab technician processing biological samples or experience in

Biobanks.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs02_

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

a Code of Conduct for the Recruitment

of Researchers **(Charter & Code)**.

**VHIR embraces Equality and**

**Diversity. As reflected in our values**

**we work toward ensuring inclusion**

**and equal opportunity in**

**recruitment, hiring, training, and**

**management for all staff within the**

**organization, regardless of gender,**

**civil status, family status, sexual**

**orientation, gender identity and**

**expression, religion, age, functional**

**diversity or ethnicity.**

**Main responsibilities and duties**:

- Human biological sample reception and processing following standard operating procedures
- Sample and associated data registry at the Biobank database
- Sample processing: DNA and RNA extraction, serum and plasma separation, sample aliquoting, and
mononucleated cell separation
- Sample storage
- Sample preparation and delivery for sample requests for research projects
- Ensure compliance with quality standards
- Control of stock and place orders
- Maintenance and verification of equipment

**Labour conditions**:

- Full-time position: 40h/week.
- Starting date: immediate.
- Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our

Collective Agreement pay scale
- Contract**:Open-ended contract linked to the project PT23/00040_**What can we offer?**
- Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops

the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest
hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
- A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously

developed.
- Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
- Individual training opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs02_

TheVall d'Hebron Research Institute

(VHIR) is a public sector institution that

promotes and develops the research,

innovation and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital. Through

the excellence of our research, we identify

problems of society and we contribute to

spread them around the world.

In April 2015, the **Vall d’Hebron**

**Research Institute (VHIR) **o