Laboratory Technician for Malaria Glycobiology

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in five programs: Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases and Maternal Child and Reproductive Health. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

**WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
Este contrato está vinculado al proyecto PID2022-137031OB-I00 financiado por MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033/ FEDER, UE.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Analysis of parasite growth after tight synchronization and under specific treatment regimens and conditional gene disruption
- Draft formal reports and prepare presentations/figures describing main results

**SPECIFIC DUTIES**:

- Tasks required by the research carried out at the laboratory (P. falciparum in vitro culture, molecular and biochemistry techniques, genetic manipulation of Plasmodium parasites, etc)

**AUXILIAR TASKS**

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

**SKILLS**:

- Teamwork.
- Problem resolution.
- Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in **People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety**. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

**TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree in Biology/Biochemistry or similar. Master’s degree in parasitology, biochemistry, biotechnology or related.

**SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS**:

- Self-motivation and perseverance
- Advanced training in parasitology/P. falciparum laboratory techniques (CRISPR-Cas9 based genetic engineering, biochemistry, immunofluorescence techniques, Flow cytometry-assisted parasite analysis )
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office, Statistics and Bioinformatics)

**LANGUAGE LEVEL**:

- Proficiency in English, and Spanish.

**CONDITIONS**:

- Duration: 1 month (possible extension)
- Starting date: 01/12/2025
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: According to ISGlobal internal salary scale

**HOW TO APPLY**:
**SELECTION PROCESS**:
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
- In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression._
- We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide._