JOB DESCRIPTION

The Oncology Translational Research Group opens a fully-funded Advanced Technician position until December 2026, to work with 3D-tissue culture for disease modeling and precision medicine.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, perform, develop, adapt and implement experimental protocols and new research techniques.
• Maintain detailed experimental records and documentation, and analyze results in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and the Scientific Coordinator.
• Participate in the preparation of scientific publications and presentations.
• Meet regularly with the Principal Investigator / Scientific Coordinator to discuss research progress and future plans.
• Train and support new group members and, where applicable, provide mentorship.
• Process human tumor samples, perform molecular assays and general cell biology techniques, support organoid maintenance, and process and analyze experimental data.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• Candidates must have a degree in biomedical sciences and life science or equivalent experience; a Ph.D. in life science is highly valuable.
• Extensive cell culture experience is a prerequisite. Background in in vivo models is a plus.
• Expertise in microscopy, cell and molecular techniques such as PCR, qPCR, cytometry and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and western blotting are strongly preferred.
• Candidate must have demonstrated aptitude to perform experimental protocols and procedures. Excellent communication skills and Fluent English are required.
• Scientific productivity will be highly valued.
• The position further requires excellent organizational capacity, outstanding troubleshooting skills, and strong team working skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time employment contract.
• Gross annual salary will be determined according to the candidate's experience and qualifications and will be paid in 12 monthly instalments.
• 23 working days of annual leave plus 5 personal leave days.
• Flexible compensation benefits.
• Company-funded training opportunities.
• Be part of a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative group, in a research center with HRS4R recognition award.
• Located at the Can Ruti Campus, a leading translational research environment in the Barcelona metropolitan area. IGTP offers a supportive, collaborative and international research environment that fosters professional development and helps researchers achieve their scientific goals.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://www.germanstrias.org/research/

RESOLUCION

HOW TO APPLY

Interested persons must attach to the application:

• Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
• Updated CV.
• Contact of 2-3 references.

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.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

The call for applications will close on August 3rd, 2026.