Lab Technician Diabetes and Metabolism Research

VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall 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 in **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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

**Lab Technician**

**Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group**

VHIR offers a position for a **Lab Technician within the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group** to participate in the
número de expediente: PDC2022-133991-I00 y financiado por el Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación-MICINN.).**_ _**

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

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

Laboratory technician

**Desired: -**

Fluent in English language (B2 or equivalent)

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

Experience in animal experimentation (mainly mouse handling).
- Experience in retinal diseases.
- Experience in molecular biology techniques (histology, WB, immunofluorescence ).

**Main responsibilities and duties**:
The laboratory technician will provide support for the following tasks:

- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall 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 in **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, nationality, religion,**

**age, disability or race.**

1) Attending to the animals by making sure of their care and welfare.

2) Treatment (eye drops/twice at day) administration.

3) Processing and conservation of the retinas and optic nerve.

4) Helping in the laboratory tasks (i.e. PCR, immunohistochemistry and western blot analyses).

5) Support in lab organization (perform orders, reagent preparation ).

**Labour conditions: -**

Full-time position: 40 h/week.
- Starting date: immediately
- Gross annual salary: 21.000 € /// (Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are
consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract**:8 months Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

**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.
- 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
- Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
- VHIR-RRHH-FOR-003_vs01_

The Vall 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 in **HR Excellence.**

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers and

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