Are you interested in translational research in cancer? Do you have an interest in developing new immunotherapies and exploring new ideas in synthetic biology? If so, we invite you to become a vital part of our team as a Laboratory Assistant, where you'll join to strongly contribute to the development of a project that aims to design new drugs aiming to increase immune infiltration into tumors.

- Description of the vacancy: We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Laboratory assistant to join our translational research program. The successful candidate will work on a project designed to develop a new class of immunotherapies and will team up with other members of the group. The primary objective of this project is to build and validate a modular engineering platform—Immune Cell Recruiter (ICR) technology—designed to equip tumor endothelial cells with missing chemokines and adhesion mediators.

By doing so, we aim to overcome a major hurdle in cancer immunotherapy: the lack of effector immune cell infiltration into the tumor microenvironment.

- Research group info – PI: The position is based within the Dynamics of the Antitumor Immune Response Research Group at Cima Universidad de Navarra, integrated into the Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Pamplona, Spain. Led by Dr.

Álvaro

Teijeira, the laboratory specializes in leveraging advanced optical imaging and intravital microscopy to directly observe immune cell behavior and traffic within the tumor microenvironment in real time.



A core focus of the group is uncovering the mechanisms that govern leukocyte recruitment and identifying the structural/functional limitations that tumor vessels impose on the immune system. By understanding these barriers, the lab designs targeted immunotherapies to maximize the infiltration of anti-tumor immune cells.

As part of this high-impact project, the candidate will operate within a multidisciplinary and collaborative team.

Specific Functions Of The Candidate

As a Laboratory Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to engage in diverse and impactful tasks:

- Technical Laboratory Organization (Approx. 1/3 of Time): Manage mouse colonies, oversee orders, and maintain stocks and equipment in collaboration with our dynamic team.

- Supervised design and performance of experiments (Majority of Time): Work on a collaborative project within the group and with other research teams, with independence but close supervision, with the potential of developing new ideas within the aims of the project.

- Potential for Growth and Leadership:

- We approach our questions using a wide range of techniques: animal research, flow cytometry, molecular biology, complex cell culture, and microscopy.





- Opportunities to be part of a highly translational project that develops new ideas and explores previously unexplored strategies to help immunity in eliminating cancer.

The funding that supports the offer is Worldwide cancer research project. ICRs.

We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals who wish to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and to the service of society. We believe that research excellence is enriched by the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and personal and professional backgrounds. We therefore encourage applications from all qualified candidates who share our commitment to scientific excellence, the pursuit of knowledge, and the generation of societal impact.

Requirements

Mandatory Requirements

- Lab technician degree, higher or MSc degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related life sciences field.

- Genuine interest in becoming an integral part of our team and participating in the development of the project.

- Enthusiasm for collaborative projects and willingness to assume responsibilities.

- Experience in experimental in vivo mouse models of cancer research and a valid certification for animal research (C and D functions).

Non-Mandatory (Highly Valued) Requirements

- Research experience, particularly in molecular biology, animal handling, cell culture, and flow cytometry, preferably in immunology, vascular biology or oncology domains.

Note to Candidates: Required application documents, including your detailed CV and letters of recommendation, must be uploaded directly via the Talent Clue platform to be considered for evaluation.

📌 Laboratory assistant in Cancer Immunology , Dynamics of Antitumor Immunology Group (Pamplona)
🏢 CIMA; Universidad de Navarra
📍 Pamplona