RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR COLORECTAL CANCER LABORATORY (REF. LAB/)

Created in by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in .
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 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.
IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 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).
IRB Barcelona is seeking an enthusiastic Research Assistant for the Colorectal Cancer Laboratory led by Dr.
Eduard Batlle.
The laboratory studies the evolution of intestinal cancer stem-like cells and their ecosystem during cancer progression, with particular interests in unraveling how the tumor microenvironment facilitates immune evasion and metastasis.
The ultimate goal is to obtain information that help design new therapeutic and diagnostic tools.
This particular position is to work in partnership with the pharmaceutical industry to test novel drugs against metastatic colorectal cancer.
DUTIES.
To perform routine Cell Culture of Colorectal Cancer Organoids.
To perform experimental work in vivo treating cancer with novel therapeutics To perform techniques involving tumour counting, FACs analyses and routine histological techniques (immunohistochemistry, etc.) for the project.
To promote the flow of information by establishing, utilizing, and maintaining an effective communication within and outside the laboratory.
To keep high quality standards of research.
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS.
Must Have – Required.
Experience.
FPII, Bachelor or Doctoral degree in Life Sciences.
Knowledge.
Accreditation to perform animal experimentation is a must.
Skills.
The candidate should have high organization capacity and willing to learn.
Languages.
Fluent in English.
Desirable.
Cell Culture experience Molecular Biology Skills (PCR, cloning, etc) 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.
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.