Biotechnology Technician - Liver Disease and

Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca-Barcelona, Spain

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The Vall d'Hebron Research

Institute (VHIR) is a public sector

institution that promotes and

develops the research, innovation

and biosanitary teaching of the

Vall d’Hebron University Hospital.

Through the excellence of our

research, we identify and apply

new solutions to the health

problems of society and we

contribute to spread them around

the world.

In April 2015, the Vall d’Hebron

Research Institute (VHIR) obtained

the recognition of the European

Commission HR Excellence.

This recognition proves that VHIR

endorses the general principles of the

European Charter for Researchers

and a Code of Conduct for the

Recruitment of Researchers

(Charter & Code).

Thus, there are no restrictions of

gender, national origin, race, religion,

sexual orientation or age and

strongly encouraged to apply.

Biotechnology Technician

Liver Disease and Microbiology Research Units

Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution, located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and develops

innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is oriented towards finding solutions to the health

problems of the citizens and has the will to contribute to the scientific, educational, social and economic development within its

area of competence around the world.

VHIR offers vacancy/vacant position for One Year *Practices *within the Liver Disease and the Microbiology Research Units.

More information about our group can be found here 

More information can be found here.*

JOB DESCRIPTION

Education and qualifications:
Required: -

Degree in Biotechnology, enrolled in the Master in Translational Biomedical Research offered by VHIR in the year

2020-2021, who has experience in RT-PCR Nested and NGS using MiSeq technology for RNA virus sequencing.

Desired: -

Degree in Biotechnology completed in 2020.

  • Participation in viral projects
  • Experience in DNA and RNA viral sequencing.
  • Experience in DNA and RNA quantitation
  • Experience in purification of genomic material
  • Experience in RNA manipulation (extraction)
  • Experience in deep-sequencing analysis Enrolled in Microbiology, Liver and Digestive diseases and Respiratory, Endocrinology and Immune response
    Disease optative topics in Master VHIR

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
Participation in the project " Whole genome SARS-CoV-2 sequencing in Covid-19 mild and severe patients to identify
virulence and prognostic factors " Offer Reference:COVID19-PRAC01

  • Having sequenced RNA virus using MiSeq technology
  • Having participated in several projects involving RNA viruses
  • Experience in RNA extraction, RT-PCR-Nested amplification, purification, quality and quantity measurements by

NanoDrop and fluorescence techniques (Picogreen)
- Experience in data collection and analysis, sequence alignment, identification of respiratory viruses and drug and

vaccine resistance variants.

  • Own initiative, enthusiasm and commitment for the work to be developed.
  • Capability to integrate into our research group.

Main responsibilities and duties:
Specific Tasks:

  • Whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 from upper and lower respiratory tract samples
  • RNA captures, amplification and deep-sequencing using IIlumina platforms.

integrated into the group of massive sequencing developing new tools for the study of SARS-CoV-2 and

factors associated with severity of disease.

Labour conditions:

  • Temporary contract: one year.
  • Gross annual salary: 17.590€
  • Working hours: 30 hours/week.
  • Incorporation date: 1st September, 2020

What can we offer? -

Skillful and social colleagues in a dynamic environment.

  • Challenging tasks and a wide range of responsibilities.
  • Personal training opportunities.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
  • Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more).
  • Annual teambuilding events.

Applicants should submit a full Curriculum Vitae (CVA or CVN or equivalent) with the reference “COVID19-PRAC01” to

interest and/or an auto presenting video will be evaluated.