Organisation/Company FUNDACIÓN PARA LA INVESTIGACIÓN MÉDICA APLICADA Department Administration Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Other Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 30 Nov 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2025 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - ERC Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled laboratory technician to join the Noncoding RNA and Cancer Genome Lab (link) at the Center for Applied Medical Research (CIMA), University of Navarra (Pamplona, Spain). This position, funded by the European Research Council (ERC), focuses on developing RNA-based therapies for cancer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to translational research and receive training in knowledge transfer and innovation. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing our RNA therapeutics pipeline, working closely with a multidisciplinary team of scientists.
Responsibilities
* Conduct in vivo preclinical studies, including generating and monitoring tumor xenografts and administering RNA-based treatments. Experience with colon orthotopic models is a strong advantage.
* Perform molecular and cellular assays to characterize and validate novel RNA therapeutic targets.
* Contribute to protocol optimization and development of new experimental approaches.
* Support lab and project organization, including biobank maintenance, inventory management, and ordering supplies.
Profile / Qualifications
* Science degree, technical diploma or equivalent.
* Demonstrated experience with mouse models (FELASA certification required).
* Strong hands-on skills in molecular biology; experience with RNA techniques is highly valued.
* Ability to work independently, troubleshoot, and maintain accurate records.
* Good communication skills in English and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
* This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research aimed at transforming RNA biology discoveries into novel cancer therapies.
Specific Requirements
* Please submit your application to maitehuarte@unav.es and lstatello@unav.es and through the website, including:
* Your CV
* A cover letter describing your technical skills and motivation for the position
* Contact details of 2–3 professional references
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