A temporary position is being announced with the purpose of carrying out research tasks for the Innate Immunity Unit to be carried out in the framework of the project “Unraveling the role of CD5L in modulating tumor associated macrophage responses: a novel opportunity for immunotherapy”. We look for a highly motivated candidate who wishes to advance his/her scientific career in a friendly and stimulating environment within the field of translational cancer immunology research.
2026_106_Research Technician
IGTP
9 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Badalona, Spain
JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct in vitro functional and phenotypic analysis of macrophages and immune cells in the context of cancer using primary cells and cell lines.
- Investigate biomarker expression in human samples employing techniques such as immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, or RT-PCR-Sequencing.
- Analyse complex datasets using bioinformatic tools.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the research field through literature
review. - Analyze and interpret experimental data, contributing to manuscript preparation.
- Actively participate in laboratory meetings, IGTP seminars, and national or
international conferences.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCIE
Required:
- At the time of recruitment, candidates must hold a Masters degree in biological or biomedical science.
- Experience abroad.
- Applicants must demonstrate an advanced level of English language (spoken and written).
- Previous experience with data analysis and R programming, cell culture, real-time PCR, microscopy, and image analysis.
- Background knowledge in immunology, cancer and/or cancer immunology
- Hands-on research experience in national/international laboratories
- Proven ability to communicate complex scientific information clearly and concisely, and to work collaboratively within a research team.
- Strong ability to manage responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Organizational, proactive and self-motivated attitude.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Temporary contract
- Date of incorporation: 01/09/2026
- Gross annual remuneration inherent to the square objected to this call, will be fixed based on the experience provided and the skills of the candidate, distributed in 12 payments.
- Flexible payment (childminding vouchers).
- 23 days holiday and 5 days for personal matters.
- Training capsules by the company.
- Be part of an excellent multidisciplinary research centre with the HRS4R badge.
- Location on the Can Ruti Campus, a first-class translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment.
- The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Interested persons must attach to the application:
- Motivation letter explaining their interest in the position.
- Updated CV.
- Contact of 2-3 references.
- Curricular evaluation: analysis of the curriculum vitae to assess aspects related to training, professional career and experience in positions related to the job position under selection.
- Personal interview: once the résumé has been evaluated, the selected candidates will be called for a personal interview to verify and expand on the information detailed in the résumé and to evaluate aspects related to experience and professional skills.
Applications that do not meet the requirements, that are not included in the cases foreseen or that are not processed in accordance with the established procedure will not be considered in the selection process.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
The call for applications will close on July 31st, 2026.
About us
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute (IGTP) is a public research centre located in Badalona. Its main objective is to increase scientific knowledge in order to transform it into solutions to improve the health and medical care of patients and the community.
The Institute is associated with one of the major university hospitals in the Barcelona area, the Germans Trias i Pujol Hospital, and is part of the Can Ruti biomedical campus. IGTP is a CERCA centre and is also accredited as a centre of excellence by the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) and is in charge of coordinating the management and scientific strategy of the campus, working in close collaboration with the other centres.
The Germans Trias i Pujol Research Institute carries out research within 9 areas:
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases
- Community Health
- Diseases of the Liver and Digestive Tract
- Endocrine and Diseases of the Metabolism, Bones and Kidneys
- Immunology and Inflammation
- Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience
- Science of Behaviour and Substance Abuse
The following video is a bird's eye view of Campus Can Ruti a top-tier translational research environment in the Barcelona area, in a very stimulating scientific environment. The IGTP offers a supportive, friendly and collaborative ecosystem to promote professional development and help you achieve your research goals.
The IGTP, in its commitment to equal opportunities, guarantees equal treatment between candidates and persons with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per 100, as accredited by the Spanish Autonomous Regions or the State Administration, or who have been declared to have a total permanent disability in a different profession through a resolution of the National Institute of Social Security, while retaining functional capacity for the completion of the tasks of the post will be positively considered.