The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Responsible for Protocol Development in Cancer Genomics Lab”

Reference: 2025-038-01

Application deadline: 17/08/2025

Number of vacancies: 1

Job description:

The Cancer Genomics Group (PI: Ana Vivancos) is the Genomics Core Technology laboratory at VHIO. Our laboratory provides access to a range of cutting-edge applications and technologies in cancer genomics including NextGen Sequencers, MiSeq, NextSeq 550 (2 units) and NovaSeq 6000 (Illumina), as well as qPCR (Applied Biosystems) and ddPCR (BioRad) platforms.

We provide applications in cancer genomics through state-of-the-art technologies and, importantly, the development of novel, fully validated tests, enabling routine patient testing in the clinical research setting (Prescreening Program) as well as in the translational research context.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced scientist to join our lab as Responsible of Protocol Development in Genomics. This role is crucial for ensuring the implementation and optimization of protocols in our lab, hence contributing to the advancement of research and development of projects in our institution.

Main tasks:

• Design, develop, and validate novel genomic applications in the cancer genomics field.
• Collaborate with wetlab technicians to optimize processes and methodologies for routine deployment.
• Train laboratory staff on new protocols and procedures.
• Perform data analysis and generate reports on obtained results.
• Collaborate in troubleshooting technical issues related to protocols.

Requirements:

• PhD in Biology, Biotechnology, Genomics, or related fields.
• Experience: At least 4 years of relevant laboratory experience in molecular biology and/or NGS genomics techniques.
• Previous experience in developing and optimizing genomic protocols.
• Knowledge of sequencing techniques and genomic data analysis.
• Project management skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Languages: fluency in English is required.
• Computer literacy is essential.

Additional information:

We offer:

• 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment.
• 🧠To be part of a center that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams.
• 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.
• 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of.

Conditions:

• 📝Permanent contract.
• 🗓️Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week.
• 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales.
• 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher).
• ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement.
• 🗺️24 days of holidays and 6 personal days.
  
• 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses.
• 🏃‍➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club.
• 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team.

Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies.

On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.