Lab Technician - Barcelona, España - CREAL

CREAL

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Barcelona, España

hace 3 semanas

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Isabel García

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Descripción

Descripción:

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education.

ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level.

Research is organized in the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases.

ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Lugar:

Barcelona
What We Are Looking for:
ISGlobal is seeking a lab technician who is interested in performing laboratory activities of the project "Impact of coinfections on the balance of antibody and T helper responses to antigen targets of naturally-acquired and vaccine immunity to major human pathogens" funded by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III ((PI20/00866).
The aim of this project is to understand and characterize the phenomenon of immune deviation when disease conditions of different immune profiles coexist in the same individual. Specifically, the project will study the immune deviation in coinfections with model pathogens of public health concern and that typically induce polarized Type 1 (malaria) and Type 2/regulatory (helminths) responses.
The technician will work within the Malaria Immunology group led by Professor Carlota Dobaño

Key Responsibilities:

The technician will perform Immunological analyses.

Specific Duties:

In collaboration with the lab coordinator, the technician will participate in the following tasks:
Setup of the Luminex assays, including the recovery of serum antibodies from dried blood spots and preparation of the multiplex antigenic panel.
Quantification of antigenspecific IgG, IgG14, IgA and IgE in serum and plasma samples by the Luminex technology performed at ISGlobal
Quantification of cytokines, chemokines and growth factors by Luminex in plasma samples, to determine the TH1 / TH2 / TH17 / Treg profiles
Support to other basic lab activities when required.
Compliance with the biohazard and biosafety measures

Auxiliar task:

This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

Training and experience /Qualifications:

Trained biomedical professional (MSc) with at least 3 years experience in laboratory work.
Proficiency in sterile sample management, pipetting, use of the required laboratory equipment and implementing SOPs.

Specific Requirements:

Experience processing human blood samples for the plasma and PBMC separation and cryopreservation.

Skills:

Teamwork.
Problem resolution.
Learning capacity.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

Conditions:

Duration: 5 months
Starting date: Mid April 2023
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: Depending on experience and qualification

Selection Process:

The selection process is designed in two phases:1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation.

To assess the person's skills and CV.

Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.

If needed any technical test could be pass. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.

How to apply:

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.

In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We confirm our commitment towards the value of the diversity of our staff and student population and seek to promote peace, equity, diversity and inclusion as essential elements in contribution to improving health worldwide.