The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Laboratory Technician position at Growth Factors Laboratory”
Reference: 10-2021
Application deadline: 01.03.2021
Number of vacancies: 1
Job description:
VHIO offers a position for a laboratory technician within the Growth Factors Research Laboratory led by ICREA Research Professor Joaquin Arribas.
The group is focused in cancer biology research with a clear translational perspective.
We have generated a comprehensive platform of patient-derived experimental models from breast and pancreatic cancer. More recently, the group has implemented Humanized PDX models (Hu-PDXs) as a successful tool to characterize anti-tumor immune therapies.
Our research lines are focused on Translational research on HER2-positive tumors including the characterization of mechanisms of resistance to current therapies, the development of novel therapies and the preclinical characterization of T cell-based therapies against HER2 positive tumors. The Characterization of the role of cellular senescence in breast cancer progression and treatment, and the Evaluation of novel anti-cancer therapies in our panel of breast and pancreatic cancer patient-derived models.
We are looking for highly qualified technician who can work in a competitive environment.
Candidates must have expertise in a variety of techniques, and be able to work in a team.
Candidates with Master Degree and previous research experience will be preferred.
Selected Publications:
- Arenas EJ, Martínez-Sabadell (2021). Nature Communications (Accepted).
- Rius Ruiz I, et al. (2018) Sci Transl Med, 10(461). pii: eaat1445.
- Pedersen, K, et al. (2017) Oncogene, 36(40):5639-5647.
- Morancho B, et al. (2016) Oncotarget, 7(42) :67956-67965.
- Zacarias-Fluck, M, et al. (2015) J Natl Cancer Inst, 107 (5): djv020.
- Parra-Palau, J. Ll, et al. (2014) J Natl Cancer Inst, 106, dju291.
- Angelini, PD, et al. (2013) Cancer Res, 73, 450-458.
Requirements:
Education and qualifications
- Degree in life sciences or FP (Formación Profesional)
- Master in life sciences (preferred)
Experience and knowledge
- Previous experience in a research laboratory is mandatory. Particularly is essential the following techniques: Immunohistochemistry, PCRs and Immunofluorescence.
- Animal Experimentation Course is mandatory
- Good communication skills and work in a team
Additional Information:
Main responsibilities and duties
- Execution of the research project assigned under supervision
- Use of molecular biology, cell culture techniques and animal models
Labour conditions:
- Start: Immediately
- Length of the contract: 1 year
Application:
Applicants should send a full Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to jarribas@vhio.net and earenas@vhio.net.
About VHIO:
Under the leadership of Josep Tabernero, the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), has established itself as a comprehensive cancer center of proven excellence internationally. It is also thanks to VHIO’s optimal organizational structure based on a purely multidisciplinary and translational model that VHIO talents continue to anticipate and tackle the many unresolved questions in combatting this multifaceted and heterogeneous disease.
Located within the Vall d’Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus, our researchers closely collaborate and interact with Vall d’Hebron physician-scientists. Translational science and clinical research are therefore tightly connected which promotes superb interaction and teamwork which, in turn, accelerates the bench-bedside-bed cycle of knowledge. This privileged environment affords VHIO direct access to patients as well as the entire spectrum of oncology professionals who care for them, and a second-to-none appreciation of how cancer science can translate into more powerful, targeted treatments and better practice for the care of patients.
VHIO’s pioneering model and programs, coupled with its belief in combining strengths through cross-border collaborations, continue to spur advances in reversing cancer resistance, halting metastatic spread, and more effectively treating even the most undruggable tumor types.
VHIO’s translation toward precision oncology: https://www.vhio.net
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.
