Lab manager for the Social and Host-microbiome Systems Lab

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 the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

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The role

The post-holder will contribute to all the experimental activities of the lab, including molecular genetics and laboratory rodents experiments. They will also manage supplies, be in charge of lab safety and assist with the organisation of lab activities. The candidate may propose and develop new areas of experimental research within the scope of the lab’s focus, and will interact on a regular basis with lab trainees to cultivate the cross-disciplinarity (experimental and computational) of the lab.

About the lab

The team will start on October 1, 2021 and be led by Dr. Amelie Baud. It will consist of computational and experimental scientists working in the field of statistical genetics and investigating the role of social partners and the microbiome in giving rise to phenotypic variation.

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• You have at least five years of experience with molecular genetics/genomics
• You have at least three years of experience being a wet lab manager
• You have some experience working with laboratory rodents

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have

• You have experience being a lab manager in Spain

Education and training

• You hold a University degree in biological sciences

Languages

• You are fluent in English and Spanish

Technical skills

• You have good control of a wide variety of low and high-throughput genetics and genomics techniques
• You have experience in Lab rodent breeding schemes and colony maintenance

Competences

• You have good inter-personal skills to contribute to a positive lab environment and support lab members
• You have sense of initiative and ability to work independently when learning new experimental techniques and/or developing new protocols
• You have good organisational skills
• You have good communication skills to report on/present your work, and to contribute constructively to all lab discussions

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: 3 years with possibility of extension.
• Working hours: Temporary contract until January 2022. Full time position from January 2022.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.
• Target start date: 1st October 2021.

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:

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr Amelie Baud.
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Amelie Baud 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 Dr Amelie Baud.

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

Deadline: Please submit your application by August 11th, 2021.

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