Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is offering
one Laboratory Technician position responsible for the cleaning and
material sterilisation within the Laboratory Coordination Unit.
This unit is responsible for maintaining the common areas and
laboratories at VHIR. Main responsibilities and duties: Maintain
daily optimal hygiene and sterilisation conditions of all material
used in the laboratories (collecting, cleaning, sterilising, and
distributing materials). Ensure the daily operation of the cleaning
rooms under their responsibility (autoclave, Milli-Q and Elix
systems), as well as the order of VHIR’s equipment and common rooms
(freezers, developing machines, cold rooms, and cleaning storage
areas). Prepare developing solutions, monitor the correct
functioning of equipment, and manage the removal of photographic
waste with authorised waste handlers. Maintain stock levels of
consumables in common areas, general laboratory cleaning materials,
and consumables for purified water equipment. Perform preventive
maintenance cleaning of common equipment (centrifuges, microwaves,
cabinets, incubators, shakers, ultrasonic baths, etc.). Carry out
designated activities according to established procedures and, when
necessary, participate in their update. Participate in the
preventive maintenance shutdown of common cell culture rooms by
performing cleaning tasks on equipment and laboratory material.
Ensure that activities are conducted in accordance with the
requirements of the Unit’s quality system procedures, and promote
and implement continuous improvement within their scope of work.
Education and qualifications: Required: FPI/CFGM (preferably in a
health-related field) Fluency in Catalan and Spanish (professional
proficiency) Desirable: Experience with autoclaves Experience and
knowledge: Required: Minimum of 6 months to 1 year performing
laboratory assistant tasks in a healthcare-related institution.
Knowledge of the organisation and functioning of a laboratory or
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