The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Translational Research Technician”

Reference: 2025-042-01

Application deadline: 17/08/2025

Number of vacancies: 1

About us

The Cancer Cell Cycle Group led by Dr. Marcos Malumbres at Vall Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) is growing, we are looking for exceptional professionals to be part of our Team and to contribute to our research.

Our research lab focuses on the basic mechanisms that control cell differentiation and proliferation, and their implications in pathology. We are interested in deciphering the mechanisms that drive tumour cell proliferation, with a patient-focused perspective, and the therapeutic opportunities of inhibiting the activity of critical cell cycle regulators in cancer.

Find more about our research here: https://malumbreslab.org/ and https://vhio.net/pf/cancer-cell-cycle-group/

About the role

We are seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual to join our Research Team as the Translational Research Technician to participate and to provide us support in our multiple translational research projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for collecting, handling, processing, aliquoting and storage all human and clinical samples (blood, biopsies, tumor samples…) for cellular, biological and molecular studies among others. The selected candidate will be the link between our partners hospitals and our research laboratory.

Responsibilities:

• Collection, management and storage of patient samples (blood and tissue samples) from different studies
• Processing human samples for cellular, biological and molecular studies
• Maintenance of a biological sample database
• Carry out and coordinate the logistics of receiving and sending human samples
• Prepare reports on tasks performed
• Participate in internal scientific meetings and with other research lab or pharma companies

Requirements:

• FP (Formación Profesional) or Degree in life sciences or similar
• Fluency in English, spoken and written is required
• Strong experience in human sample handling and processing
• Experience of at least 6 months in projects involving cancer genomics.
• Experience in at least some of the following techniques: preparation of DNA libraries, WES/WGS, RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq/ATACseq, methylome, CHIP or CUT & RUN, etc.
• A highly organized, pro-active and detail-oriented individual
• Capacity to work in teams
• Animal handling experience is desirable but not required

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.