2026_111_RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Respiratory and Immune Repair (REPAIR Lab) group is seeking a graduate in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or a related field, holding a Master’s degree in the same area, to join the Respiratory Research Group and contribute to the research project “Differences in Virome Diversity and Its Relationship with Inflammatory Patterns in Asthma According to Disease Severity and Phenotypes” (ISCIII). The successful candidate will conduct laboratory experiments and data collection, participate in specialized research experiments, process and analyse tissues and data, prepare reports, and provide technical support to the team. In addition, the candidate will participate in research meetings and discussions and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting experimental studies (in vivo/ex vivo) related to the asthma research projects currently underway within the group
• Performing molecular biology techniques, including tissue processing for RNA extraction and real-time qPCR analysis.
• Help in the sample organization, process, and data analysis obtained during the project: blood, biopsies or paraffin sections
• Processing tissues for histological analysis and basic staining procedures, as well as acquiring images using microscopy technique
• Analyzing cell populations using flow cytometry.
• Conducting in vitro experiments using primary cell cultures and established cell lines.
• Carrying out laboratory organizational tasks, including order management and reagent inventory control.
• Take care of routine task for maintaining the lab
• Maintaining and updating research databases.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in the field of Life Sciences and have completed a Master's degree in a related area.
• Excellent organization and fluent English.
• Strong experience in molecular biology technologies
• Have theoretical and practical knowledge of histology, PCR, ELISA, and primary cell culture techniques.
• Computational skills (Office, content management systems, etc.).
• Person able to work independently, take initiative and have good skills in work team

WHAT WE OFFER

• Permanent contract for scientific and technical activities (Law 17/2022).
• Start as soon as possible (September 2026)
• Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed 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.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

https://germanstrias.org/ca/research/malalties-cardiovasculars-i-respiratories/4/recerca-en-regeneracio-pulmonar-i-immune-repair

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 10th, 2026.

About us

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.