LAB MANAGER FOR THE STEM CELL AND CANCER (REF. LAB/)

We are looking for a highly motivated Lab Manager with experience to support the Stem Cells and Cancer Laboratory.
The Stem Cell and Cancer group headed by Salvador Aznar Benitah aims at understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying the spatiotemporal regulation of adult stem cells in the healthy tissue, and how these are deregulated during ageing and cancer.
The Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) is an independent, non-profit research institution engaged in basic and applied biomedical science.
It is located in the Barcelona Science Park (Parc Científic de Barcelona, PCB), a center in which first-class public research converges with the private sector in a stimulating, vanguard scientific environment.
IRB Barcelona was founded in October by the Government of Catalonia, the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Barcelona Science Park, and is administrated through a private foundation.
The Institute currently has 470 members (scientific, technical and administrative staff) and plans to grow significantly in the coming years.
DUTIES.
To manage the lab (purchasing, organization of consumables, importing/exporting of mice, etc).
To present projects to the Ethical Committee for Animal Research.
To regularly meet with the PI to organize the funds available in the lab.
To act as a liason between the lab and the IRB Administration.
The possibility of also collaborating scientifically in some projects of the laboratory.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS.
Candidate must have several years of experience as a lab manager.
Experience in animal handling, animal experimentation is a must.
Candidates that do not fulfill this pre-requisite please abstain from applying.
Background in molecular biology.
Highly independent, motivated, and collaborative person Good organizational and communication skills Ability to work independently Good level in English     WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS.
Working conditions.
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 leaves and injuries at work.
Estimated annual gross salary.
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
International environment.
The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.
Benefits.
Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS.
All applications must include.
A presentation letter describing past and current projects (not more than 1.
pages) addressed to Dr.
Salvador Aznar Benitah A full CV including previous experience and technical expertise.
Deadline for applications.
(If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) Number of positions available.
1 Selection process.
Pre-selection.
Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience.
Interviews.
Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
Job Offer.
Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview.
Note.
The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.