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The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is seeking a Senior Research Technician to join a Personalized Medicine project focused on acromegaly, a rare disease caused by a pituitary tumor. The project aims to deliver practical solutions for patients and clinicians by integrating clinical, molecular, and therapeutic data, with a particular focus on treatment response and mechanisms of drug resistance. Its main objective is to develop and implement a tailored algorithm to enable precise patient stratification and support informed treatment decision‑making.
Responsibilities
Collection and processing of biological samples.
Conduct cell culture‑based experiments.
Establishment of primary cell cultures from pituitary tumour samples for biomarker validation and preclinical drug testing.
Conduct RNA and protein expression studies.
Conduct epigenetic studies.
Conduct data analyses, interpret the results, present and discuss them.
Collaboration with clinical teams to ensure translational relevance of the findings.
Qualifications
Master in Biomedicine or closely related field, with a focus on cancer research.
Experience in sample handling and processing.
Strong experience in molecular biology techniques (DNA and RNA isolation, RNA quantification, PCR and genotyping).
Strong experience in cell culture, including the establishment of primary cultures.
Experience in epigenetics, particularly in DNA methylation analysis.
Hands‑on experience in clinical research environments.
Basic knowledge of Rstudio.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
International experience will be considered an asset.
Experience in pituitary tumors will be considered an asset.
Proactive, motivated, and responsible individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work autonomously.
Benefits & Contract Details
Indefinite contract (Science Law 17/2022).
Full‑time contract.
Start date: 1st July 2026.
Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, fixed based on experience and skills, distributed in 12 payments.
Flexible payment options (childminding vouchers).
23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
Training capsules by the company.
Part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first‑class translational research environment in the Barcelona area. xpzdshu
Application Deadline
Applications will close on June 11th, 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33% (as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration), or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.
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