The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Laboratory Technician at Tumor Biomarkers Team”
Reference: 2025-041-01
Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Number of vacancies: 1
Job description:
We seek a Laboratory Technician to join the Tumor Biomarkers Team, led by Josep Villanueva, in the Proteomics Group of the Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO). The main goal of the laboratory is to characterize the mechanisms adopted by cancer cells to communicate amongst themselves as well as with their microenvironment during tumorigenesis and exploit these data to advance biomarker and drug target discovery.
We are seeking an organized, motivated and team-oriented individual. The successful candidate will join the scientific team supporting the development of new small-molecule drugs for triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) therapy. The project involves a comprehensive workflow that integrates in silico, in vitro, and in vivo studies, with the ultimate goal of advancing promising candidates toward clinical application.
Main tasks:
- Perform and optimize cell-based concentration response assays in breast cancer cell lines.
- Collaborate with computational scientists and perform experimental validation of candidate compounds identified through high-throughput virtual screenings.
Requirements:
- Applicants must have a BSc.
- At least two years of experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques performed in a research laboratory.
- Experience in Cell culture techniques, Western Blot and Immunofluorescence microscopy is required.
- Experience in small molecule drug screening and assay development will be favorably considered.
- Experience in animal experimentation will be favorably considered.
- The candidate is expected to be able to communicate well in English.
Additional information:
We offer:
- 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
- 🧠To be part of a center that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
- 🫱🏻🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
- 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.
Conditions:
- 📝Permanent contract.
- 🗓️Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
- 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
- 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
- ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
- 🗺️24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.
- 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
- 🏃➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club.
- 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.
Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.
On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.