OFERTAS DE TRABAJO: LABORATORY ASSISTANT )

Mission The Almirall Research team in Barcelona is strengthening its core experimental department and is looking for a talented laboratory assistant with experience in in vivo Pharmacology.
The team is enabling the small molecule and biologics pipeline from discovery up to preclinical development, and is co-responsible for delivery of high quality therapeutic drug candidates with a high potential for success in clinical development.
Tasks and Responsibilities Key responsibilities include but are not limited to.
•        Perform in vivo studies to answer scientific questions and to characterize MoA and efficacy of compounds including new drug candidates •        Perform a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, using state of the art laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy •        Plan and initiate established and new experimental approaches with a high level of independence •        Analyse and interpret experimental results  and prepare reports/presentations •        Assist team members in planning and execution of experiments •        Work in a matrixed, fast paced highly collaborative environment with shared responsibilities •        Effectively communicate within and across teams.
•        Carry out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
•        Conduct literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggest uses for new techniques to the team.
•        Maintain records of results and methodologies in electronic laboratory notebook.
•        Maintain equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner •        Attend courses, lectures and conferences to further own knowledge on research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers to exchange information.
•        Contribute to an enriching, positive and inclusive lab environment.
Education Higher National Diploma in technical education (FP2) on sciences and at least 5 years of experience working in a biomedical research laboratory in the pharmacology field or Bs of science and at least 2 years of experience in a research lab.
Specific Knowledge   •        EU license to work in procedures and projects on laboratory animal science or equivalent is a must •        Proficiency in mouse handling and dosing (intradermal, intralesional, topical intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intravenous, and oral gavage) •        Ability to independently conduct  tissue sample processing and analysis from rodents and/or minipigs using state of the art technologies.
•        Excellent aseptic cell culture technique for handling human and murine primary cells and transformed cell lines •        Ideally experience in RT-PCR, ELISA, Flow Cytometry and Western Blot techniques.
•        Experience in state of the art immunology techniques to support isolation and ex vivo analysis of cells from animal tissues or human skin samples is a plus.
•        Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
•        Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
•        Proficiency in the use of software tools to support data analysis (e.
g., Prism, FlowJo, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) •        Ability to critically interpret and effectively present data •        Ability to take accountability and to prioritize work •        Adaptabity to shifting priorities and changing work assignments •        Ability to communicate in English is a plus   Values •    Care •    Courage •    Innovation •    Simplicity