Vac__- Laboratory Technician

Organisation/Company Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Final date to receive applications 15 Mar 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

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The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research
center dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (
CERCA
) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (
FCAECC
) Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the I nstitut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The IJC's main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals
:
Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

The Josep Carreras Leukemia Research Institute Can Ruti We are looking for a Laboratory Technician
to join the Spatial Transcriptomics laboratory. This laboratory is part of the Cancer immunogenomics group, led by Dr. Eduard Porta.

RESEARCH DESCRIPTION

Our research focuses on Spatial biology, which is a field of life science that studies how the location, organization, and interactions of cells, genes, proteins, and other molecules within tissues influence biological function and disease. Instead of analyzing cells or biomolecules in isolation, it preserves their physical context, allowing researchers to see where specific cell types are, how they communicate with neighbors, and how molecular signals are arranged across space.

By combining imaging, genomics, proteomics, and computational analysis, spatial biology provides a map-like view of living systems that reveals how structure and function are linked in development, health, and disorders such as cancer.

• Demonstrated expertise in precise micropipetting techniques and accurate liquid handling at microliter volumes.
• Extensive hands-on experience performing molecular biology protocols with high attention to detail.
• Ability to follow complex experimental procedures exactly as written while maintaining consistency and reproducibility.
• Strong focus and concentration during repetitive, detail-sensitive laboratory tasks.
• Proven track record of maintaining clean technique and preventing cross-contamination.
• Experience with histological samples, including sectioning of paraffin- and OCT-embedded blocks and performing H&E staining, will be a plus.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) library preparation will be a plus.
• Interest in research and collaborative team science.
• Excellent communication skills and strong motivation to contribute to high-impact research.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proactive, with strong initiative abilities.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Strong commitment to high-quality work.

Specific Requirements

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