Main functions

- Work with cell cultures, including but not limited to transfections, functional assays with siRNA, sEVs and nanoparticles. 

- Processing of samples of different biological origin for study by high-throughput techniques, NGS and arrays. 

- Use of Excel and bibliographic references. 

- Acquisition of data and presentation of results in graphs. 

- Handling the preparation of figures for the dissemination of results at congresses and scientific conferences.

Secondary functions

- Management of minor contracts to obtain authorisation to purchase products.

- General laboratory maintenance. 

- Preparation of reagents and stock maintenance 

- Development of new methodologies

-Degree in Biology or Genetics

-Previous experience of at least one year in a research centre will be an asset.

-Handling of biological samples and ability to maintain patient databases. 

-Molecular biology techniques such as: western blot, protein quantification by colorimetric techniques, extraction, purification and isolation of DNA and RNA (in liquid biopsy, biopsy and in tissues and cells), amplification of nucleic acids by PCR, qPCR, dPCR, qMSP and modification of DNA for arrays.

• Pre-doctoral contract
• Professional Category: Group III, Area 2 according to the collective bargaining agreement.
• Gross annual salary: 20.900 €
• Full time of 37.5 hours per week.
• Private matters: 6 working days per year.
• Vacation: 22 working days per year.
• December 24 and 31 are non-business days.

The selection process will consist of two phases and the following scale will be applied, out of a maximum of 10 points:

• Training and curricular merits: 6 points.
• Personal interview: 4 points

In the event that two or more candidates match the values and needs of the institution and meet the conditions required for the post, and where there is a tie, the candidate with a certificate attesting to a minimum degree of disability equal to or greater than 33 per cent shall prevail.

Once candidates send their application to the IdiPAZ email address, their applications are stored until the deadline for receipt of applications for the offer is up. The HR department of IdiPAZ will make a first selection of applications selecting those who meet the criteria required in the offer. The selection committee, composed of the head of human resources at IdiPAZ, the President of the IdiPAZ Internal Scientific Committee and the Project Officer, will then evaluate the selected application applying the scales described in each call for applications. Once the candidate is selected, he/she will be contacted by the HR department of IdiPAZ to provide the required documentation.

Documentation to be submitted by each candidate:

• Updated curriculum vitae.
• Document certifying academic qualifications.
• Voluntarily inform if you belong to a disadvantaged group or justify any possible career breaks.

Documents of interest to candidates.

• They can be consulted on the official IdiPAZ website: https://www.idipaz.es/PaginaDinamica.aspx?IdPag=9&Lang=ES
• Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Group of Companies of the Biomedical Research Foundations of the Health Institutions attached to the Madrid Health Public Service (SERMAS).
• Scales to be used to evaluate the applications (varies according to the offer)
• Professional development opportunities within the institution:

OTM-R Policy

IdiPAZ equal opportunity policies

Data Protection Manual