Overview

The Research Group on Aging, Frailty and Care Transitions in Barcelona (REFiT-BCN) offers a technical position for a Laboratory Technician. The project is ISMED-CLIM, a Horizon Europe initiative focused on testing and demonstrating transformative solutions to build resilience to health risks associated with climate change, and to strengthen healthcare system resilience in the Mediterranean region. The project is coordinated by the University of Cyprus and involves 27 partners across the Mediterranean.

The selected candidate will contribute to the fieldwork of a randomized clinical trial designed to test solutions aimed at protecting older adults with hypertension from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona.

Main responsibilities and duties

- Contribute to the fieldwork of a randomized controlled trial testing solutions designed to protect older adults from heatwaves and air pollution in Barcelona.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring devices.
- Ensure accurate and timely data recording in compliance with study protocols and data protection regulations.
- Identify and report any protocol deviations or fieldwork incidents to the research team.
- Coordinate with other members of the research team to ensure smooth study implementation.

Education and qualifications

- Required: High School degree.
- Fluency in Catalan and Spanish.

Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in health sciences; Fluency in English (business level).

Experience and knowledge

- Required:



Experience conducting fieldwork with participants or patients involved in clinical trials or other epidemiological studies.
- Ability to interact professionally and sensitively with study participants.
- Strong organizational skills, with a methodical approach and high level of motivation and initiative.
- Ability to adapt to changes and manage unexpected situations during fieldwork.

Desirable: Experience administering questionnaires; Experience using and maintaining equipment for environmental exposure assessment.

Labour conditions

- Working hours: Part-time (20 hours per week)
- Starting date: April 2026
- Gross annual salary: 8,757.60 € (Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale)
- Contract type: Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities (Groups 1–2)
- Duration: 3.5 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).
- 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 with discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
- Wellbeing program – Feel Good, Feel VHIR – with four pillars: Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed.
- International mobility support (Welcome Services) to assist with arriving in Barcelona, including city information, procedures guidance, and accommodation assistance.

Deadline to apply:

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. 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.

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📌 Laboratory Technician (Research on aging, frailty and transitions in Barcelona)
🏢 Talent
📍 Barcelona