Laboratory Technician (Clinical Biochemistry - Drug Delivery and Therapy)

The CB-DDT group is a multidisciplinary group focus in development of advanced drug delivery systems and advanced therapies. The group targets rare diseases and also cancer, including lung cancer therapies. Further, our group runs the Unit 20 on in vivo experimental research, also known as Functional Validation & Preclinical Research (FVPR).

We seek for a highly motivated candidate to work in one of our projects devoted to the preclinical testing of a new therapeutic drug delivery system for enzyme replacement therapy using exosomes for rare diseases (Erdera).

Please access the links below for more detailed information.

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/research/clinical-biochemistry-drug-delivery-therapy

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en/research-support/functional-validation-and-preclinical-research

https://www.nanbiosis.es/portfolio/u20-in-vivo-experimental-platform/

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• Title of higher technician (FPII/CFGS) in the field of bioscience (i.e. Laboratory Diagnostics, Pathological Anatomi, etc.).
• Accreditation to manipulate experimental animals

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• At least 3 experience in laboratory work
• Previous experience in molecular and cellular techniques, from cell culturing to genetic editing and production of recombinant proteins and protein loaded extracellular vesicles.
• Lab management skills (analytical, organizational and time management).
• Good computer skills.
• Proven experience in animal (mice) handling, product administration, welfare monitoring and necropsies

Desired:

• Experience in Quality Management Systems, specifically with ISO9001 standards
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish, English
• 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:

• Support to in vitro and in vivo experimentation, from basic cell culturing, to molecular biology, animal handling and execution of animal experimentation procedures (substance administration, sample extraction, surgical procedures and animal monitoring) for treating rare disease models
• Basic processing of cell cultures and mouse tissue samples
• Data registry
• Execution of basic molecular biology techniques (PCR, ELISA, WB, etc.)
• Administrative and laboratory management tasks

 Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: immediate
• Gross annual salary: 22.352,25 - 24.500 euros. Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale.
• Contract: 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)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 24-08-2025