2026_117_SENIOR RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

3 Sep 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

Bachelor Positions

Application Deadline

14 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)

Country

Spain

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Badalona Neuromuscular Research Group (GRENBA) is a multidisciplinary team made up of specialised basic and traslational researchers in the laboratory at IGTP and clinical staff from the Neurology and Paediatric services at Germans Trias i Pujol University Hospital.
The line of research in which the candidate would work focuses on Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most prevalent muscular dystrophy in childhood.
We are exploring an emerging therapeutic target to reduce fibrosis and intramuscular, fat accumulation in DMD, and we have to validate this target in in vitro and in vivo dystrophic models we aim to decipher the molecular mechanisms involved.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cell culture experiments, including cell growth, maintenance, and transfection assays.
• Molecular biology experiments, including FAC sorting, DNA, RNA, and protein extraction, qRT-PCR, and Western blotting
• Planning and conducting research experiments with mice
• Preparation and processing of cryosections for histological, immunohistochemical, microscopic and molecular analyses
• Experimental data analysis and contribution to research reports and publications
• Responsible for laboratory administrative tasks, including record keeping, inventory management, and documentation.

Where to apply

Website

https://igtp.jobs.personio.com/job/2777644?_pc=2186575#apply

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences or similar
• More than 2 years of research experience in the field of neuromuscular diseases
• Strong knowledge of muscle physiology and skeletal muscle biology
• Proven experience working with mouse models and mammalian cell culture, including experimental design, sample collection, and analyses
•  Laboratory experience in FAC sorting, cryostat sectioning, histology, immunohistochemistry, microscopy and molecular biology techniques
• Strong organizational and teamworking skills
• Languages: English (required), Spanish (helpful)
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and knowledge in the management of Biological Databases will be valued
• Skills in scientific communication and writing (scientific reports, scientific papers and public presentations) will be valued
• Experience in people management and mentoring skills will be valued

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

• 1 year full-time Senior Laboratory Technician contract, with the possibility of extension for an additional year.
• Date of incorporation: 1th October 2026
• Gross remuneration: 28,000 euros gross per year in 12 payments.
• Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
• 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
• Training capsules by the company.
• Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
• Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.

Eligibility criteria

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 1-2 references.

Selection process

Applications will be evaluated in accordance with the guiding principles and objectives of the supply systems, following the process described below:

Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.

Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.

Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.

Additional comments

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.

The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital , and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.

The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas : 

• Cancer
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
• Community Health
• Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
• Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
• Immunology and Inflammation
• Infectious Diseases
• Neuroscience
• Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse

Scientists working in these areas publish an average of over 900 papers a year, contribute to improved treatment and healthcare protocols, produce patents and set up spin-off companies in order to improve the lives of patients.  
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.    
 

The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.

Website for additional job details

https://www.germanstrias.org/en/research/neuroscience/5/badalona-neuromuscular-…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

FUNDACIO INSTITUT D'INVESTIGACIO EN CIENCIES DE LA SALUT GERMANS TRIAS I PUJOL

Country

Spain

State/Province

Barcelona

City

Badalona

Postal Code

08916

Street

Ctra de Can Ruti

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

BARCELONA

City

BADALONA

Website

http://www.germanstrias.org/

Street

CTRA DE CAN RUTI/ CAMI DE LES ESCOLES S/N

Postal Code

08916

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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