Research Assistant (Ref. LAB/26/17) en Barcelona, España

Your Role & Our Team

IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Research Assistant to support our research teams. The successful candidate will support experimental studies using mouse models and molecular and cellular approaches to understand the lasting consequences of physiological transitions on hematopoietic stem cells.

This position is linked to the "Physiological history as the architect of blood stem cell clonality" project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support mouse experiments, including sample collection and processing.

• Isolate and prepare bone marrow and hematopoietic cell populations for downstream experiments.

• Perform flow cytometry staining and analysis, and assist with cell sorting and HSC phenotyping.

• Assist with lineage-tracing (DARLIN mice model) and single-cell experiments, including accurate sample tracking and documentation.

• Help coordinate experiments, maintain laboratory records, and follow animal welfare

• Assist researchers with experiments and projects.

YOU HAVE

• Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or a related discipline.

• Experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques and familiarity with good laboratory practices.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to plan experiments and manage samples carefully.

• Attention to detail, reliable record keeping, and a rigorous approach to experimental work.

• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Highly motivated and collaborative person.

• Willing to keep on learning.

• Ability to work independently in a demanding research environment.

YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE

• Experience with mouse models, bone marrow processing, or hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells.

• Familiarity with lineage tracing, single-cell technologies, or basic analysis using FlowJo

• Experience with multicolor flow cytometry, cell sorting, or molecular assays

WHAT WE OFFER:

To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Good Working conditions: 3-year temporary contract linked to the "Physiological history as the architect of blood stem cell clonality" project. Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.

Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.

International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.

Multidisciplinary Research: Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.

Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).

Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.

Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.

Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

IRB BARCELONA endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and Open, Transparent, Merit-based recruitment promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

On 9 December, 2014, IRB Barcelona was awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. This recognition reflects the commitment of the Institute to the continuous improvement of its human resources policies in line with the Charter & Code. The Institute works to ensure fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures.

Recruitment Policy

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.

ABOUT IRB BARCELONA

Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona, a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence since the first call in 2011, has received the accreditation four consecutive times.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 27 laboratories and 9 core facilities address basic questions in biology and are oriented towards diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members from 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).