Lab Technician, Malaria Immunology Group - Barcelona, España - CREAL

CREAL

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Barcelona, España

hace 3 semanas

Publicado por:

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 looking for a junior lab technician/predoctoral researcher to work on studies of immune correlates of protection against malaria after infection or vaccination. Activities carried out in the project aim to investigate mechanisms of vaccine-induced protection against infectious diseases, and identify correlates of vaccine-induced protection. The study is carried out in collaboration with multiple international research centers (Africa, Europe, USA, Australia).

Field research:

Biological sciences
Medical sciences
Computer science

Key Responsibilities:

The purpose of the position is to perform antibody and B cell profiling studies in the context of infectious diseases and vaccines, including malaria. On one hand, the position includes laboratory analysis of samples for characterizing antibody and B cell responses, and on the other hand, also to ensure that complex datasets of samples and data collected in the immunology studies are organized in a standard format and available for statistical analysis at ISGlobal and international collaboration centers, to facilitate completion of the Analytical Plans and perform Data Analysis, under the supervision of the PIs. The position will require some experience in antibody assays including Luminex, as well as statistics and data management. The position is based at ISGlobal in Barcelona.

Specific Duties:

Design and execute antibody assays by Luminex
Perform B cell studies
Carry out data cleaning, QA/QC and preprocessing
Document and archive all data for easy use in future research, particularly management MAL067 database
Conduct statistical analyses of the data.
To register and archive R scripts/code (GitHub)
Prepare data reports and manuscripts

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:

Masters/degree in biomedical sciences and/or engineering, biostatistics, mathematics, physics, or related topics, with antibody assay and data analysis expertise
Experience in Luminex antibody assays
Experience/knowledge in processing, managing, visualization, presentation and analysis of complex multidimensional data and machine learning methods
Experience with database management and programming software statistical analysis: R, Excel, CSV.
Experience in analysis of immunological, vaccinology and infectious diseases data.

Skills:

Attention to detail
Multitasking
Problem resolution.
Learning capacity.
Teamwork.

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.

Language level:

English, Catalan/Spanish

Conditions:

Duration:12 months
Starting date:01/10/2023
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: According to ISGlobal Salary scale,

During the crisis caused by COVID19, standard working conditions will be adapted to sanitary requirements

How to apply:

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

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.

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, religio