Lab Technician at the Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center
About the employer
The Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC) is a research center, constituted by the Pasqual Maragall Foundation. The goal of BBRC is to develop the understanding of age-related cognitive disability in order to provide practical solutions to the global challenges posed by the world’s aging population. This goal will be achieved by championing primary and secondary prevention programs for Alzheimer’s disease and other related neurodegenerative disorders, the study and promotion of healthy aging, and the research of mechanisms affected by healthy or pathological aging. The vision of BBRC is to provide the society with distinct and innovative solutions for age- related cognitive disability in order to attain a multidisciplinary comprehension of the aging process and the pathophysiology of neurodegeneration. At present BBRC deploys its research mission through the Alzheimer’s Prevention Program.
Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Pompeu Fabra University and “la Caixa” are permanent members of the BBRC Board. International competitive recruitment, state-of-the-art scientific facilities, effective management and continuous high-standard peer-review evaluation are the BBRC core proceedings to ensure achieving world-class research results. BBRC is affiliated and located in the Campus Ciutadella of the Barcelona Pompeu Fabra University, the building contains excellent technical facilities, including a research-dedicated 3T MR scanner and Clinical Trials facilities.
BBRC is also part of the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park (PRBB), a large research facility that hosts other seven different research institutions related to biomedical research, including the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG), the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM), the Department of Experimental and Health Sciences of the Pompeu Fabra University (CEXS- UPF), the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE CSIC-UPF), the Barcelona Institute of Global Health (ISGlobal) and the Barcelona site of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL), among others, in a multidisciplinary, collaborative and stimulating international environment in close contact with a clinical setting, thus conducive to translational research.
For more information see: www.barcelonabeta.org and www.fpmaragall.org
This study includes biomarkers that represent the pathophysiological changes related to AD in people (either cognitively unimpaired or MCI) experiencing a subjective worsening of their cognitive performance. It is a longitudinal study with annual follow-up visits (MRI and lumbar puncture are performed only every 2 years).
Furthermore, BBRC is participating in clinical trials from the Pharma-industry in order to test the preventive effect of experimental drugs in a group of participants with positive AD biomarkers.
About the job
The BBRC is looking for a Lab Technician to give support to the Biorepository Unit team. The main objective of this position is to carry out the processing of biological samples as well as to ensure its traceability and integrity.
Responsibilities
Daily processing of biological samples according to standardized work protocols
- Laboratory material stock control
- Schedule and conduct daily shipments to the external Laboratory
- Assist in sample preparation shippings
- Assist with biospecimen storage and cataloging
- Perform annual inventory
- Conduct sample Quality Control
- Record sample data accurately
- Complete other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and/or director
- Perform equipment maintenance tasks (ULT Freezers, centrifuges…)
Required qualifications, competences and technical skills
- FPGS Laboratorio Clinico y Biomédico
- GLP and GCP knowledge
- At least 1 year of clinical laboratory experience
- High skills in Spanish, Catalan and English will be positively considered
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Office package
Personal Skills
- Ability to think independently and work collaboratively
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible and adaptable to service needs
- Interest in joining a non-profit organization with a mission of high social impact
Application process
To apply, please submit a single PDF file containing the following:
1) Cover letter addressed describing research interests and relevant background
2) CV
3) The names of up to three individuals who could provide reference letters. All files or inquiries should be submitted electronically to: talent@barcelonabeta.org
Subject: LAB Technician
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