Research technician at the Regulation of Alternative pre-mRNA Splicing during Cell Differentiation, Development and Disease laboratory
The Institute
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.
The Research Technician will join an interdisciplinary team to provide technical support to studies about mechanisms of alternative pre-mRNA splicing. The tasks will include general support to the function of the group as well as specific support to projects aimed at the development of RNA therapeutic approaches based on the modulation of RNA processing.
About the lab
The Valcárcel lab has worked on molecular mechanisms of alternative splicing regulation for more than 25 years, combining biochemistry, cellular assays, transcriptomics, network reconstruction, high-throughput technologies and work in animal models. The group has participated in several collaborative European Projects and has received funding from the European Research Council, the European Innovation Council and the EU-funded H2020 Health Program.
Whom would we like to hire?
Professional experience
Must Have
- You have at least 5 years of experience in Molecular Biology
- You have proven experience in analysis of RNA
- You have experience and qualifications to work with mouse models of cancer
- You are fluent in English
Desirable but not required / Nice to have
- Experience with RNA therapeutics
Education and training
- You hold a technician degree
Languages
- You are proficient in English
Technical skills
- You have advanced MS Office skills
Competences
- Highly developed organizational skills
The Offer – Working Conditions
- Contract duration: Open-ended position.
- Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales
- Target start date: As soon as possible
We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities.
We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from versátil working hours.
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