Immune Response and Biomarkers Core Facility Senior Technician
Responder al anuncioThe Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) is a cutting-edge institute addressing global public health challenges through research, translation into policy and education. ISGlobal has a broad portfolio in communicable and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) including environmental and climate determinants, and applies a multidisciplinary scientific approach ranging from the molecular to the population level. Research is organized in the following main areas: Malaria and Neglected Parasitic Diseases; Global Viral and Bacterial Infections; Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health; Climate, Air Pollution, Nature and Urban Health; Environment and Health over the Lifecourse. ISGlobal is accredited with the Severo Ochoa distinction (received the first accreditation in 2019 and renewed it in 2024), a seal of excellence of the Spanish Science Ministry.
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Barcelona
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
In the framework of our Centre for Excellence Severo Ochoa Programme (CEX2023-001290-S), ISGlobal is seeking a postdoctoral scientist who is interested in taking over a senior technician position at the new Immune Response and Biomarkers Core Facility at ISGlobal. This position will help to consolidate a platform of excellence to better integrate the research on biomarkers and immune responses on infectious diseases (IDs), exposome and NCDs. The goal of this Severo Ochoa action is to integrate current existing expertise and infrastructure in high-throughput miniaturised multiplex technologies for targeted proteomics (including cytokines and other biomarkers) and quantification of antibody responses, applying the x-MAP Luminex and Olink platforms, into a forefront core facility that will provide internal as well as external services, to foster interactions and partnerships, and raise opportunities for international visibility and leadership.
This position will be supported by funding from the “Centro de Excelencia Severo Ochoa 2024-2028” Program (CEX 2023-0001290-S) from the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the Spanish Research State Agency (MCIN/AEI/10. 13039/501100011033).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE /QUALIFICATIONS
- PhD on biomedical sciences, biotechnology, microbiology or alike
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Extensive hands-on experience on immune assays and biomarker profiling, from protocol interpretation and development to experimental design, assay execution, troubleshooting
- Desirable: experience in multiplex technologies including Luminex assays
- Desirable: molecular biology and microbiology experience in cloning and expression of proteins
- Desirable: basic knowledge of software (GraphPad) and/or programming languages (e. g. R) for data QC, preprocessing and descriptive statistics
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, develop and execute immunological assays and biomarker profiling as part of the portfolio of services at the ISGlobal Core Facility
SPECIFIC DUTIES
- Measurement of biomarkers of IDs, NCDs, exposome and immunopathology
- Measurement of pathogen antigens and antibodies as markers of infection, exposure and/or protection
- Write and update Standard Operating Procedures
- Prokaryotic and eukaryotic protein expression for production of antigens and antibodies to measure target molecules
- Support the setup and exploration of N-glycans as biomarkers in malaria, other IDs (such as Chagas and COVID-19), and post-vaccination responses
- Set up systems to explore N-glycans in the Fc region of IgGs as biomarkers
- Explore the total plasma N-glycome as novel biomarkers
- Implement tasks according to QA procedures (ISO 9001)
- Contribute to training and capacity building of researchers/technicians from low and middle income countries (LMIC)
AUXILIAR TASK
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post but may evolve at any time in the future as duties and responsibilities change and/or develop providing there is appropriate consultation with the post-holder.
This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual professional assessment process.
SKILLS
- Multitasking
- Hands ability and precision
- Teamwork
- Problem resolution and troubleshooting
- Planning and organization skills and meeting deadlines
- Learning and teaching capacity
- Interpersonal skills
The post holder will adhere to ISGlobal principles contained in People management policy, including Equity, diversity and health safety. The post holder will respect, and be accountable to ensure ISGlobal policies and procedures.
LANGUAGE LEVEL
- Written and oral English
CONDITIONS
- Duration: 3/4 years
- Contract: full time
- Salary Range: According to experience and profile
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must fill in the request form, attach the CV and a Cover Letter. Each attached document must be named with the candidate name and surname.
The receipt of applications will be open until 15/09/2024.
Only the applications submitted through the request form will be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diverse candidatures are encouraged, that includes: gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, and political views.
The selection process is designed in two phases:
1- Interview phase of a technical nature, with the team that requires the incorporation. To assess the person's skills and CV.
2 - Meeting with HR with the finalist(s) to finish assessing the profile and discuss contractual and institutional issues.
If needed any technical test could be passed. A Psychological Competency Evaluation Test will be required for the structural or transversal positions.
In ISGlobal we are committed to maintaining and developing a work environment in which the values and principles of our organization are respected and equal opportunities between women and men be promoted in each of the areas in which we operate, not tolerating discrimination based on criteria such as age, gender, marital status, race, ethnicity, functional diversity, political leanings, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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