Centre de Regulació Genòmica (CRG)
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).
Please check out our Recruitment Policy:
https://www.crg.eu/sites/default/files/crg/crg_recruitment_policy.pdf
The role
We are looking for a research technician with strong experience in sample preparation for immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) in stored tissues (either cryopreserved or fixed). The selected candidate will be responsible for working with our partner hospital to collect samples, process them for either IHC or IF, perform image acquisition, and optimize the image acquisition and data analysis pipeline
About the lab
Our laboratory specializes in high-throughput image analysis, subcellular proteomics, transcriptomics, genetic screening, bioinformatics and cell and molecular biology techniques. We are a group of about 10 people from different cultures and countries. We are part of the genome biology department at the CRG, and we aim to understand why metabolic enzymes localize to the nuclear environment and participate in specific chromatin functions.
Whom would we like to hire?
Professional experience
Must Have
You have more than 5 years of experience as research technician
You have proven experience in tissue handling, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and image analysis
Desirable but not required/ Nice to have
You have experience with customizable image analysis pipelines
You have knowledge of cancer biology, in particular breast cancer
You have experience with Western Blot, cell culture, qPCR, and other rutinary cellular and molecular biology techniques
Education and training
You have a Certificate of Higher Education as a research technician or bachelor’s/master’s degree in biological sciences or a related field
Languages
You are proficient in English
Competences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision
Have the drive and commitment to produce high quality experimental results
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Collegiality
Punctuality in delivering results
The Offer – Working Conditions
Contract duration: Technical and scientific activities contract with the estimated duration of 1 year and possible extension
Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
Target start date: Either the 15th of October or 1st November (2024)
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’s 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:
A motivation letter addressed to Dr Sara Sdelci.
A complete CV including contact details.
Contact details of two referees.
All applications must be addressed to Dr. Sara Sdelci and be submitted online on the CRG Career site
Selection Process
Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVs. It will be merit-based.
Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.
Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the People department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.
Deadline: Please submit your application by September 15th 2024
Suggestions: The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form. https://recruitment.crg.eu/webforms/recruitment-contact-form-suggestionscomplaints
