IRB Barcelona is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the operational management and maintenance of stock, consumables, and equipment as well as budget control and project management. In addition, this position will also maintain laboratory equipment, and the performance of some biological assays.

Zorzano's laboratory within the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biomedicine, located in the Faculty of Biology at the University of Barcelona.

This position will be financed by the project "Development of Neuritin 1 as a Therapeutic Candidate for Obesity and Metabolic Liver Disease" financed by La Caixa Fundation with file numebr HR26-00218.KEY RESPONSABILITIES Stock and consumables control: Management of orders for reagents and daily laboratory materials, optimizing the group's resources.

Project financial management: Executive control of the budget allocated to one or more research projects (national and international).Monitoring expenses to ensure they comply with the eligibility criteria of each funding agency.

Coordination with IRB and UB Administration: Direct liaison with the IRB Grants Office, Finance/Purchasing, and HR departments to process purchases, funding, and administrative reporting through the institution's internal channels and tools.

Laboratory work based on DNA purification and PCR assays. YOU HAVEFP Superior qualification or university degree in a scientific field (Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related areas). Research experience will be considered an advantage, especially as it facilitates an understanding of the team's needs.





Proficiency in advanced office software (Excel) for financial and inventory tracking.

Knowledge of English, Catalan, and Spanish: Meticulousness in monitoring expenses and ensuring compliance with project reporting and justification deadlines.

Ability to respond quickly and effectively to unforeseen issues related to both logistics and budget execution. YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVEPrevious experience in academic research environments, ideally involving coordination or management responsibilities.

Knowledge of laboratory operations: Familiarity with day-to-day laboratory activities, scientific equipment, and the dynamics of research groups.

We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract linked to the project "Development of Neuritin 1 as a Therapeutic Candidate for Obesity and Metabolic Liver Disease" financed by La Caixa Fundation with file numebr HR26-00218. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leave and injuries at work.

Multidisciplinary Research:



Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.

Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc. Social Life: We like to have fun. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

On 9 December, 2014, IRB Barcelona was awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" logo. The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people's quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 27 laboratories and 9 core facilities address basic questions in biology and are oriented towards diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and rare conditions.

It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the "Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya" (CERCA).

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