Research associate in Biobanking - Rheumatology Research Group & IMID-Biobank

12 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron- Institut de recerca

Department

Research Department

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

8 May 2024 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

VHIR offers a vacancy for a research associate in biobanking within the Rheumatology Research Group and the IMID-Biobank.

Main responsibilities and duties

• Lead the research of cutting-edge technology and techniques applicable to biobanking based on emerging interests in biomedical research
• New protocol development and implementation on sample collection and sample processing methods, mainly related to cutting-edge omic-based approaches
• Identify promising new concepts in scientific publications applicable to biobanking
• Benchmark on biobanking procedures and workflows
• Set up of new operational procedures in the biobank directory
• Review current SOPs to identify areas for improvement
• Assist in biobanking and key lab operations

 

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Education and qualifications

• PhD in the field of biosciences

Experience and knowledge

Required:

• 4 years of work experience
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology assays
• Background in immunology, molecular and cellular biology and analytical techniques
• Knowledge and experience in omic technologies applications (i.e. single cell technologies, RNAseq, proteomics…)
• Knowledge and experience in tissue collection, processing and analysis  Significant experience in troubleshooting, method development, and optimization of biology assays
• Proven ability to write SOPs and train others to successfully perform the work
• Experience in quality systems (e.g. ISO 9001 environments)
• Good computer skills, basic knowledge in bioinformatic and statistical analysis
• Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English (written and spoken)
• Good writing and communication skills

 

Tranversal skills

• Innovative thinking
• Highly motivated
• Flexible, adaptable and organized
• Hands-on attitude
• Detail-oriented and committed to performing high-quality work in the lab  Ability to read, interpret, follow and apply protocols in conducting research
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrate productivity and deliver high-quality results

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

Labour conditions

• Full-time position: 40h/week
• Starting date: May 2024
• Gross annual salary: 35.000€ - 40.000€ (based on experience and abilities)
• Contract: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to the project activities

Selection process

How to apply: Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter with the reference “Research associate in biobanking” to the following email addresses:

• [email protected]
• [email protected]

Additional comments

The Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron-Institut de Recerca - "VHIR"-, with NIF G-60594009, address in Barcelona -08035- Passeig Vall d'Hebron 119-129, Edifici Mediterrània, 2a planta and telephone (34) 934 89 30 00 is the data controller for the processing of your personal data. The data will be processed exclusively for the purpose of managing your participation in the selection process, as well as, if necessary, managing your participation in other selection processes.
Unless you give your informed consent to keep your personal data for future selection processes, in the event that the selection process is completed and you are not the person selected, your personal data will be deleted and blocked in order to be able to respond to any possible liabilities that may arise. The legal basis of the processing is the execution of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract. The recipient of the data will be the VHIR's Professional Development personnel and no transfer of personal data is foreseen, except for the fulfilment of legal obligations applicable to the data controller. International data transfers are not foreseen. No automate d decisions will be taken, including profiling. In general, personal data will not be communicated to third parties, except for legal obligations in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (GDPR) to persons who are entitled to request them. You have the rights of access, rectification, deletion, portability, limitation and opposition that can be exercised at any time through the email [email protected] or [email protected] . In compliance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679, the VHIR has appointed a data protection officer, whose contact details are [email protected] . You can also lodge a complaint with the competent Data Protection Authority by contacting www.apdcat.cat or www.aepd.es .

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute

Country

Spain

City

Barcelona

Postal Code

08035

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://vhir.vallhebron.com//DDGRecerca//OFERTESTREBALL//2024//2024_0124//2024_…

Contact

State/Province

Catalonia

City

Barcelona

Website

https://vhir.vallhebron.com/en

Street

Passeig Vall d'Hebron, 119-129

Postal Code

08035

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED