Lab Manager

The Institute

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. 

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research ' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and theCode of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). 

Please, check out our Recruitment Policy

The role  

We are looking for a PhD-holder lab manager to join our team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the experimental laboratory, supporting ongoing research activities, and facilitating the establishment of experimental assays. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee inventory management, including procurement of supplies and materials, tracking of laboratory consumables, and maintenance of adequate stock levels. 

• Maintain accurate records of laboratory activities, experimental procedures, and research data in accordance with established guidelines.  

• Collaborate with researchers to design and execute experiments, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize experimental protocols. 

About the team

We are a leading research group dedicated to implementing generative AI models to revolutionize protein engineering and design. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in bioinformatics, machine learning, and experimental molecular biology to tackle pressing challenges in protein design. 

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience  

Must Have

• A PhD or equivalent  

• Strong technical skills in laboratory techniques, including molecular biology, protein expression, purification, and characterization

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have 

• Experience in enzymatic and ligand-binding assays 

Education and training

• A PhD (or equivalent) in biochemistry, biophysics, protein design and engineering 

Languages

• Proficient in English.  

• Proficient in Spanish and/or Catalan

Technical skills

• Hands-on experience in analysing proteins by methods such as chromatography, gel electrophoresis, fluorescence spectroscopy, and crystallography 

• Experience in the development of enzymatic assays 

Competences  

• Candidates must have highly developed organizational skills and the ability to work collaboratively with very different expertise 

The Offer – Working Conditions 

• Contract duration:Technical and scientific activities contract (estimated 5 years) 

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales 

• Target start date: 01/06/2024 

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section .

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion,sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

All applications must be addressed to Dr.Noelia Ferruz and be submitted online through the "Apply" button below

Selection Process  

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVS. It will be merit-based. 

• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required. 

• Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.  

Deadline: Please submit your application by May 23, 2024. 

Ayuda RYC2021-034367-I financiada por MICIU/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por la Unión Europea NextGenerationEU/PRTR