Lab technician antibody, Malaria Immunology Group

The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in the following main areas, Malaria and other Infectious Diseases, Maternal, Child and reproductive Health, Urban Health and Child and environmental health, Climate & Non-Communicable Diseases. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction, a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.

Venue:
Barcelona

What We Are Looking for:
ISGlobal is looking for an experienced Laboratory Technician of immediate availability to analyse samples in studies of antibody responses against malaria and COVID-19 after infection or vaccination, as well as in other studies by the Malaria Immunology group. Activities carried out in the project aim to investigate mechanisms of naturally acquired immunity and vaccine-induced protection against infectious diseases, and identify correlates of protection. The studies is carried out in collaboration with multiple national and international research centers (Africa, Europe, USA, Australia).

Field research:
Biological sciences
Medical sciences

Key Responsibilities:
The purpose of the position is to perform laboratory tasks related to characterization of antibody responses to pathogens and infectious diseases, under the supervision of the PIs or delegated team members (Staff Scientist, Senior Lab Techs, Senior postdocs). The position will require experience in antibody assays, preferably the Luminex technology, and secondarily ELISA-based assays. In addition, experience in the production of recombinant proteins will be an asset. The position is based at ISGlobal in Barcelona and required as soon as possible.

Specific Duties:
Processing of plasma/serum or other fluid samples
Design antibody assay experiments
Plan and purchase the required materials and preparation of budgets
Perform antibody assays, primarily Luminex-based assays
Produce recombinant proteins to be used in the Luminex assays
Perform QA/QC and preprocessing of data, and basic data management with Excel, CSV. Knowledge of R and ability to perform basic descriptive analyses would be an asset

Auxiliar task:
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.

This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.

Training and experience /Qualifications:
Degree in biomedical sciences with at least 3-year laboratory experience
Experience/knowledge in processing and analysing samples for serological analyses
Experience in antibody immunological assays, preferably with Luminex
Experience with database management and statistics for QA/QC, preprocessing and basic descriptive analyses, would be an asset (Excel, CSV, GraphPad, R)

Skills:
Excellent organization and planning
Attention to detail
Ability to process high number of samples
Multitasking
Problem resolution
Teamwork
Learning capacity
It will be necessary to obtain at least 2 positive reference letters from previous employers to be considered.

The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.

Language level:
English, Catalan/Spanish

Conditions:
Duration:Until end of 2024 with strong potential for extension
Starting date: As soon as possible in 2023 (Early sept 2023 ideal)
Contract: Full time
Salary Range: According to ISGlobal Salary technical scale based on qualifications and experience.

How to apply:
Applicants must fill in the request form and include the following code reference position: LabTech_Antibody_Immuno_Jul23 , attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.


The receipt of applications will be open until 15 September 2023 or until filled.

Applications will be accepted until 17.00 CET of the closing date.


Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


The interviews could be placed during the reception candidatures period.


Diverse candidacies are welcome that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.