Laboratory Technician, for Histological Processing

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

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, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

**Laboratory Technician, for histological processing /**

**Pathology Technician (AP)**

**Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery & Therapy (CB-DDT)**

VHIR offers a vacant for a laboratory technician with experience in tissue processing (fixation, inclusion), sectioning and

staining.

Clinical Biochemistry, Drug Delivery & Therapy (CB-DDT) group. FVPR/U20 is a technological platform conducting and

developing customized assays for the preclinical development of novel diagnostic or therapeutic compounds. FVPR/U20

is also part of the ICTS-Nanbiosis (Unit 20), and therefore, the incorporated technician will be also linked to this platform.

Her/his work will be oriented to process all services entering the Preclinical Histology section of FVPR/U20, as well as

giving support to the In vivo and In vitro Sections. FVPR/U20 works in an ISO9001:2015 certified environment, meaning

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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

Technical degree (i.e.Técnico superior de Anatomía Patológica y Citodiagnóstico_) _
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

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, religion, age, disability**

**or race.**

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

5 years minimum experience in routine histological processing, from tissue fixation, to inclusion, sectioning and

staining.
- Experience in Quality Management Systems, specifically with ISO9001 standards
- Lab management skills (analytical, organizational and time management).
- Good computer skills, especially in MS Office

**Desired: -**

Good level of English (E2 level B2 or equivalent)
- Basic knowledge and experience in tissue culturing
- We are looking for a person who has a proven hands-on attitude, flexible and adaptable. Additionally, the

following personals skills are desirable:

- Teamwork
- Proactivity (ability to work independently when necessary)
- Well-organized and responsible person at work

**Main responsibilities and duties: -**

Conduct all techniques and procedures at the Preclinical Histology section of FVPR/U20 by
- collecting, fixing and processing biological samples
- sectioning of paraffin-embedded blocs
- preforming regular staining and immunohistochemistry procedures in obtained sections
- Data registry and preliminary reporting.
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

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**

**Divers