Stem Cell, Differentiation and Gene Editing Specialist in the Tissue Engineering Unit

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). 

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The role 

The desired candidate will provide as a service patient derived organoid (PDOs), mouse and human pluripotent 2D (monolayer) and 3D (organoids) stem cell differentiation procedures already established in the Unit and will execute CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing services. The candidate will set up specific 2D/3D differentiation and gene editing procedures upon user request for specific projects. 

The candidate should be highly motivated, decisive, methodological, with accurate work habits and be a good team member. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to multi-task and has a service-oriented mentality. The position involves working some weekends and holiday days during the year. 

The Unit 

The Tissue Engineering Facility is a scientific-technological Core Facility within the Core Facilities Program. The goal of the Tissue Engineering Unit is to provide CRG, PRBB and external researchers with the latest technologies used in the fields of stem cell biology, stem cell differentiation, organoid formation, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing. It was created 8 years ago with the aim of helping the research community in performing Stem Cell and Organoids projects to increase the impact of Stem Cell and Organoid projects and applications. The Unit is constantly setting up new technologies that are emerging in the above fields. 

Whom would we like to hire?  

Professional experience  

Must Have

• You have at least 3 years' experience in stem cell biology and ES/iPS cell differentiation systems 

• You have at least 1 year experience in CRISPR/CAS9 or related gene editing system 

• You have experience in working in a Core Facility or Industry/Biotech/R&D Facility 

• If you have experience in troubleshooting cell differentiation processes and assays you will be considered

• If you have experience in PDOs it  will be considered 

• If you have you have experience in delivering projects to agreed schedules, budgets and quality standards you will be considered

Education and training

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field 

• If you hold a Master/PhD Degree it will be considered as a plus 

Languages

Technical skills required 

• You have a strong Tissue Culture experience for human and mouse ES/iPS cells and PDOs. 

• You have a strong experience in ES cell differentiation 

• You have experience in cell lines gene editing 

• You have experience with immunofluorescence, confocal and FACS analysis for cellular characterizations 

Competences  

• You have highly developed organization skills 

• You are capable of working in a group 

• You have a high degree of work autonomy 

• You have multitasking skills 

The Offer – Working Conditions 

• Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract – estimated 1 year with possibility of extension

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

• Target start date: October 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 environmentand 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. Laura Batlle 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 August 13th, 2024