The Melanoma Biomedical Research and Mouse Model and
Cancer Laboratory at VHIR is currently seeking a candidate to apply
for a Research Technician position. We offer advanced,
interdisciplinary training in the field of cancer and tumour
biology, and a lively and international educational atmosphere,
with excellent state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and
competitive fellowships. Our research is focused on translational
investigations in melanoma and other skin cancers. We combine
conventional and state of the art technologies (–omic tools)
together with animal models and primary human tumour samples (PDX),
to study cancer (melanoma) development and progression. Our main
interest is to translate our results into clinic. Specifically, the
candidate will be involved studying the role of certain molecules
in melanoma development and progression and the regulation of the
immune system in the tumour environment with therapeutic purposes.
Further information will be released to the interested candidates.
Main responsibilities and duties: Provide support to members of the




group and students Collaborate with other members of the group
Prepare/Organise experiments Analyse data Keep track of the results
and mouse colonies Education and qualifications: Required: Hold a
Master’s degree Must have experience with animal work and cancer
immunology Fluency in Spanish and English (business level)
Desirable: Experience in FACS, microscopy, cell culture functional
immune assays and molecular biology techniques Experience in human
melanoma and UVB-induced melanoma mouse models Fluency in Catalan,
Spanish and English (business level) Experience and knowledge:
Required: At least 3 years’ experience in animal work, holding
certification for animal manipulation Knowledge of cytometry Good
communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.
Organised and methodical person with high motivation and
initiative. Ability to work independently as well as in a team
environment. Labour

📌 Research Technician (Cataluña)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Cataluña