VHIR is offering a position for a Research Laboratory Technician within the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Group to contribute to the project “Harnessing the biology of regulatory T cells: cutting-edge therapy for diabetic retinopaty and age-related macular degeneration (T-REGENERON)” (PID OB-I00. Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Universidades).
Main responsibilities and duties
The successful candidate will provide technical and organisational support for the following activities:
- Animal care and welfare, including routine monitoring and handling.
- Administration of experimental treatments, including ocular treatments and eye drops where required.
- Eye dissection, processing, preservation and documentation of retinal samples.
- Preparation and maintenance of retinal explants and mammalian cell/tissue cultures.
- Experimental procedures, including flow cytometry, PCR, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Western blotting and ELISA.
- Training and day-to-day technical support for students and researchers in laboratory procedures.
- Laboratory organisation, sample tracking,



reagent and inventory management, and maintenance of accurate experimental records.

Education and qualifications
Required
- University degree (BSc or equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, or a closely related life sciences discipline.
- Accredited certification for the handling of research animals.
- Good command of written and spoken English.
- Demonstrable experience in retinal research, supported by peer-reviewed scientific publications.

Desirable
- Master’s degree in a biomedical or life-science discipline.

Experience and knowledge
Required
- At least two years of hands‑on experience in biomedical research in a similar role or research laboratory.
- Practical experience working with laboratory animals and ocular/retinal tissue, including eye dissection, retinal processing and/or retinal explant cultures.
- Sound knowledge of retinal

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