The Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a
public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical
research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University
Hospital . The Biomedical Data Intelligence Unit (BIDU) is a
transversal core facility within the Digital Transformation Area ,
providing expertise in biostatistics, bioinformatics, data science
and artificial intelligence applied to biomedical research. BIDU
supports research groups across the Vall d’Hebron Campus, ensuring
methodological rigor, reproducibility, data governance and quality
compliance. The Bioinformatics Technician will provide technical
bioinformatics analysis and support to biomedical research
projects, working closely with research groups and other BIDU
profiles. The role is technical and service-oriented, focused on
the execution of bioinformatics analyses, data management tasks and
pipeline-based workflows, following established methodologies and
procedures, while contributing to a collaborative and
innovation-driven research environment. Main responsibilities and
duties: Participate in initial meetings with researchers to
understand bioinformatics analysis requests and study requirements.
Execute bioinformatics analyses following established methodologies
and pipelines. Perform data management tasks, including data
preparation, transformation, validation and documentation. Prepare
technical reports and analysis documentation. Support researchers
in the interpretation and communication of bioinformatics results.
Participate in internal cross-reviews and quality checks of
analyses within BIDU. Attend and respond to bioinformatics
consultations addressed to the unit. Participate in training and
knowledge-sharing activities according to the BIDU Training Plan.
Ensure compliance with quality systems, data governance principles
and institutional procedures. Education and qualifications:
Required: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Bioengineering /
Bioinformatics / Biology or related fields. Master’s degree or PhD
will be valued positively. Additional or specialised training in
Bioinformatics. Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English
(professional proficiency). Desirable: Additional or specialised
training in Biostatistics. Experience and knowledge: Required:
Minimum 2 years of experience (or equivalent) performing tasks
related to bioinformatics or biomedical data analysis. Proven
experience in bioinformatics data analysis, including:
Pre-processing and analysis of biological datasets. Execution of
bioinformatics workflows and pipelines.



Strong practical knowledge
of computational and bioinformatics environments, including:
Scripting and analytical programming using Python and/or R.
Experience working with omics and high-throughput biological data,
such as: RNA-seq (bulk and/or single-cell), WES / WGS, Metagenomics
or similar technologies. Ability to produce technical reports,
document analyses and communicate results clearly. Desirable:
Experience working in collaborative biomedical research groups,
with direct interaction with researchers. Familiarity with
electronic data capture (EDC) systems, such as REDCap or similar
platforms. Experience or familiarity with ETL tools and workflows,
including data extraction, transformation and loading processes
applied to biomedical or research datasets. Experience with
statistical and data analysis software commonly used in biomedical
research, such as GraphPad Prism, Stata or similar tools. Strong
practical knowledge of computational and bioinformatics
environments, including Unix / GNU Linux systems. Experience
working under ISO 9000 (or similar) quality standards, including
adherence to procedures, documentation and process standardisation.
Knowledge of reproducible research practices (scripted analyses,
version control, documentation). Proactive, collaborative and
service-oriented mindset, with strong attention to detail and
quality. Labour conditions: Working hours : Full-time (37,5 hours
per week). Starting date : June 2026 Gross annual salary :
Remuneration will be determined by experience, skills and
responsibilities and aligned with the Collective Agreement pay
scale. Contract type : Temporary contract (4 months) What can we
offer? Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute
(VHIR) , a public sector institution that promotes and develops
biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron
University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and
the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) . A
dynamic scientific environment of excellence , where cutting-edge
biomedical projects are continuously developed. Continuous learning
and career development pathways . Versátil working hours . 23 days
of annual leave plus 9 personal days .



Flexible remuneration
programme , including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport
and more. Corporate benefits platform , offering significant
discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and
more. Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR” : VHIR’s wellbeing
programme offers a variety of activities to help staff
thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four
pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it
fosters health, growth, and community. International mobility
support (Welcome Services) : we aim to make your arrival in
Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information,
guidance on required procedures, access to the International
Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding
accommodation. Deadline to apply: 25-05-2026 How We Hire:
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills,
qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the
hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role,
candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation,
or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education,
references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon
successful completion of the process. VHIR embraces Equality and
Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring
inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training,
and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of
gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender
identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or
ethnicity. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data
Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut
de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your
consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as
long as the employment relationship is in force and legal
responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except
for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those
required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can
access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of
data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by
contacting [email protected] . DPO: [email protected] . More
information can be found here . Data Protection Authority:
APDCAT

📌 Bioinformatics Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña