Research Technician for Cell Biology

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

A technician position is available in the Intracellular Self-Organization Laboratory led by Thomas Surrey. A
major research approach of the lab is microscopy-based biochemical in vitro reconstitutions. The successful
candidate will be responsible for supporting other lab members with various aspects of molecular and cell
biology, including cloning of expression constructs of recombinant proteins, and optimizations of protein
expressions in bacteria, insect and human cells and cell biology experiments. In doing so, contributions will
be made to several projects in the lab.

About the lab

The Surrey lab is interested in understanding the design principles of self-organizing intracellular structures.
The focus is on understanding how the microtubule cytoskeleton functions, with a focus on its role during
cell division. Reconstitutions of biochemical in vitro systems that mimic the dynamic behaviour of the
cytoskeleton are an important research approach in the lab, requiring high quality protein preparations. The
lab receives funding from the European Research Council (ERC), the Spanish Ministry of Science and
Innovation, the Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa, the CERCA Programme of the Generalitat de
Catalunya, the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies (ICREA), the Human Frontiers
Science Program (HFSP), and the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO).

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• You have an excellent understanding of molecular biology and cell biology
• You have several years of experience in designing cloning strategies
• You have several years of experience in optimizing recombinant protein expressions in insect
cells, mammalian cells and in bacteria

Desirable but not required

• You have experience in designing and constructing expression vectors for recombinant
eukaryotic protein complexes

Education and training

• You hold a bachelor degree in Biology

Languages

• You are proficient in English, Spanish & Catalan

Competences

• You have excellent organisational skills
• You have the ability to work independently and produce concise reports
• You have excellent communication skills

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: Until 30th June 2026.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent
with our pay scales.
• Target start date: 1st January 2022.

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. Thomas Surrey.
2. A complete CV including contact details.
3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Thomas Surrey and be submitted online on the "apply" button below. 

Deadline: Please submit your application by November 22nd, 2021

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