VHIR offers a vacancy/vacant position for a highly motivated Research Technician within the Microbiology Research Group.

The Research Group of Microbiology at Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) focuses on the study of the microbiology aspects involved in the infectious diseases aimed at improving developing basic, translational and clinical research that could improve the outcomes of patients with infectious diseases. We work with special interest in studying the mechanisms involved in antimicrobial resistance, the sexually transmitted infectious diseases, the study of viral and fungal infection in immunocompromised patients, the microbial mechanisms involved in pathogenicity, microbial epidemiology as well as in the design and evaluation of new molecular infectious disease diagnostic systems.

Education and qualifications:

Required:

• University degree and a master’s degree.
  
  

Experience and knowledge:

Required:

• Proven experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory.
• Expertise on the use of molecular techniques (PCR, TMA, Sanger and next-generation sequencing) for detection and characterization of human pathogens.
• Experience with automated laboratory equipments.
• Knowledge of manual and automated laboratory techniques.
• Good computer skills, especially in MS Office.
• Proactive, dynamic and outstanding organizational skills are required.
  
  

Desired:

• Experience in working under Quality Management Systems (UNE-EN-ISO 9001:2015).
• Knowledge in database management systems (DBMS): creation, maintenance and manipulation using different programs.
  
  

Main responsibilities and duties:

• Manipulation of human biological samples under BSL-2 conditions. Maintenance of several sample collections.
• Manage clinical samples and laboratory material.
• Performing experimental assays based on PCR, Sanger sequencing and next-generation sequencing.
• Preparation of reagents, and maintenance of laboratory stocks and equipment
• Stock control of consumables and reagents.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  
  

Labour conditions:

• Full-time position: 40h/week.
• Starting date: August – November 2025
• Gross annual salary: 20.000,00 euros (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale).
• Contract: Temporary.
  
  

What can we offer?

• Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
• A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
• Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
• Individual training opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
• Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
• Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
• Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.
  
  

Deadline to apply: 18-08-2025

VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.