The Virology Section of the Microbiology Group at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital conducts diagnostic, translational and clinical research in viral infections, with particular expertise in vulnerable patient populations, molecular diagnostics, genomic surveillance and viral genomics.
We are seeking Research Technician to provide scientific and technical support to ongoing microbiology and virology research projects. The successful candidate will participate in laboratory activities, molecular and sequencing-based methodologies, data analysis and interpretation, research collaborations and dissemination of scientific results.

Main responsibilities and duties:
• Perform scientific and technical activities within the Virology Section of the Microbiology Department.

• Participate in microbiology and virology research projects, including experimental work, data analysis and interpretation of results.

• Perform and support molecular, serological and sequencing-based laboratory procedures.

• Support the management, analysis and documentation of research data and laboratory results.





• Support the coordination and management of research collaborations with academic, industry or other external research partners.

• Contribute to the preparation of scientific manuscripts, reports and other scientific outputs.

Education and qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology or a related Life Sciences discipline.

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

• Good communication skills and professional working proficiency in Catalan, Spanish and English.

Desirable:
• Additional specialised training in virology, molecular microbiology or infectious diseases.

• Training or research experience involving immunocompromised patients.

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
• At least three years of relevant research experience in microbiology or virology, including experience acquire

📌 Research Technician (Barcelona)
🏢 VHIR
📍 Barcelona