Higher Level Technician in Research Support (PI24/00927BR)

5 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

IdiPAZ

Department

AIDS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES GROUP RESEARCH

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Researcher Profile

Other Profession

Positions

Undergraduate Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

24 Feb 2025 - 23:00 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,50 hours

Offer Starting Date

16 Feb 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

PI24/00927BR

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

IdiPAZ seeks Senior Research Support Technician to join a public research project funded by the Carlos III Health Institute and directed by Dr. Berta Rodes Soldevilla, head researcher responsible for the BSL2-virology laboratory. FIBHULP-

The IdiPAZ Health Research Institute is the result of a partnership between the Hospital Universitario La Paz, the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, the Healthcare Advisory Council of the Community of Madrid and the Foundation for Biomedical Research of Hospital Universitario La Paz, which will be the managing body of the Institute. This strategic alliance has made it possible to tackle research projects through joint multidisciplinary teams belonging to these institutions, making the most of the human and material resources available to these entities for research and promoting research fundraising.

In 2021, the scientific production of IdiPAZ included more than 1,600 publications (articles, editorials, letters, reviews, etc), 43% of the publications being our own documents. Original research and review articles by IdiPAZ researchers exceeded 1,200, more than 45% in the first quartile and more than 16% were published in journals of the first decile. Researchers from our institute have shown their participation in national and international scientific networks, with more than 81% of the total number of papers published in collaboration (81.3%). As for collaborative publications, almost 56% were national collaborations and 45% were international collaborations.

Since our formal incorporation as an Institute in 2009, we have been implementing measures and actions of particular importance that have laid the foundations for a new organizational culture based on equality, diversity and non-discrimination. Our values are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, the 2030 Agenda and the Corporate Social Responsibility policy of the Hospital Universitario La Paz, within whose scope the Foundation is included. This commitment leads to all workers being involved in a common project that ensures continuous improvement in our institution, in this line, the Institute / Foundation is certified in ISO 9001:2015 and UNE 166002:2021.

Where to apply

E-mail

recursoshumanos@idipaz.es

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate will perform the following functions:
-Processing of biological samples (blood, plasma and cells from patients infected with HIV and other infectious diseases). Separation of peripheral blood cells and their subpopulations by Ficoll differential gradient centrifugation and immunomagnetic beads.
- Handling and processing of samples for clinical trials.
- Performance of diagnostic techniques and determination of metabolites related to HIV infection: ELISA, Western Blot.
- Determination of immunological parameters by flow cytometry.
- Gene expression analysis. RTqPCR.
- Cell cultures and virus isolation. Phenotypic assays
- Replenishment and exhaustive control of reagents
- Organising and managing your work area
- Storage, control and archiving of samples and preparations, result sheets and records.
- Database maintenance for samples and results.
 

Specific Requirements

Candidate requirements:
-Degree: Advanced Laboratory Technician.
- Experience in the general management of work in a biomedical research laboratory. Design and management of protocols.
- Experience in the characterisation of cell subpopulations and phenotyping by flow cytometry.
- Experience in the management of cell culture with lymphocyte subpopulations.
- Experience in the management of clinical trials in the laboratory.
- Knowledge of molecular techniques, PCR, ELIA, etc.  
 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Languages

SPANISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Additional Information
Benefits

• Indefinite-term employment contract for scientific and technical activities.
• Professional category of Assistant Researcher, Group IV, Area 2, according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Full time of 37.5 hours per week.
• Gross annual salary: €18.500
• Private matters: 6 working days per year.
• Vacation: 22 working days per year.
• December 24 and 31 are non-business days.

Eligibility criteria

The selection process will consist of two phases and the following scale will be applied, out of a maximum of 10 points:

-Training and curricular merits: 6 points.
-Personal interview: 4 points

In the event that two or more candidates match the values and needs of the institution and meet the conditions required for the post, and where there is a tie, the candidate with a certificate attesting to a minimum degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per cent shall prevail.

Selection process

Once candidates send their application to the IdiPAZ email address, their applications are stored until the deadline for receipt of applications for the offer is up. The HR department of IdiPAZ will make a first selection of applications selecting those who meet the criteria required in the offer. The selected applications are then evaluated by the selection committee, composed of the head of human resources at IdiPAZ, the President of the IdiPAZ Internal Scientific Committee and the Project Manager which will apply the scales described in each. call for applications. Once the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted by the HR department of IdiPAZ to provide the required documentation.

Additional comments

 

1) Documentation to be submitted by each candidate:

• Updated curriculum vitae.

2) Incorporation and place of work

• Contract start date: 16/02/2025 or 01/03/2025
• Place of work: Foundation/IdiPAZ

3) Documents of interest to candidates. 

They can be consulted on the official IdiPAZ website: https://www.idipaz.es/PaginaDinamica.aspx?IdPag=9&Lang=ES

- Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Service (SERMAS).
-Scales to be used to evaluate the applications (varies according to the offer)

- Professional development opportunities within the institution:
-OTM-R Policy
- IdiPAZ equal opportunity policies

- Data Protection Manual

 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica del Hospital Universitario La Paz

Country

Spain

State/Province

Madrid

City

Madrid

Postal Code

28046

Street

Paseo Castellana 261

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

Comunidad de Madrid

City

Madrid

Website

http://www.idipaz.es

Street

Paseo de la Castellana 261

Postal Code

28046

E-Mail

recursoshumanos@idipaz.es

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