VAC_73_2025 - TRANSLATIONAL PLATFORM TECHNICIAN

Overview

Organisation / Company Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) Research Field Medical sciences » Cancer research Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 1 Sep 2025 - 18 : 08 (Europe / Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

The Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) is a comprehensive cancer research center dedicated to conduct research and drive innovation in the epidemiological, preventive, clinical, translational, and basic aspects of leukaemia and other hematologic malignancies, with the final aim of finding a cure for these diseases. It was created in 2010, and since then has experienced exponential growth.

The IJC is also part of the network of Excellence Research Centers of Catalonia (CERCA) and was accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence by the Ministry of Science, Innovation, and Universities in 2024. Since 2018, the Institute has also been accredited by the Scientific Foundation of the Spanish Association Against Cancer (FCAECC). Additionally, IJC is one of the centers integrated into the Institut de Recerca Germans Trias i Pujol (IGTP) accreditation as Accredited Health Research Institute (IIS) by the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII).

The IJC\'s main headquarters is located within the Can Ruti Biomedical Campus, alongside other leading biomedical institutions, providing direct access to cutting-edge scientific and technological facilities, as well as complementary community services. The IJC has six locations integrated into reference hospitals : Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Hospital Clínic, Hospital Sant Pau, Hospital Trueta, Hospital del Mar and Hospital San Joan de Déu. This facilitates close collaboration between basic and clinical researchers, fostering translational research that integrates basic science with clinical practice in clinical settings.

We are looking for a Senior Translational Platform Technician in the field of biomedicine to join the Core Facilities Area. This new platform will be created at IJC as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

RESPONSABILITIES

• Write animal protocols to be officially approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Design preclinical anti-tumor therapeutic efficacy studies / experiments in partnership with professionals from the different IJC laboratories.
• Basic cell culture and proliferation assays (new single agent or drug combination). In vitro organoid culture of primary tumors.
• Tumor implantation and transplantation (s.c., i.v., intrasplenic, retro-orbital, etc) Bone marrow transplantation
• Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and toxicity studies of new treatments (compounds, drugs, etc.).
• Single agent or drug combination treatment, immunotherapy (CAR-T, bispecific antibodies, etc), gene therapy, hormonal studies and supportive therapies such as nutrition and pain management, among others).
• Tumor monitoring / treatment follow-up (tumor quantification method) using ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and bioluminescent optical imaging (IVIS) techniques.
• Surgical procedures.
• Generate PDX mouse models (patient-derived xenografts).
• Genetically engineered mouse model (GEMM) management (breeding, genotype analysis, etc.)
• Experience in-vivo techniques, animal models, PDX samples / patient-derived xenografts, pharmacology, advanced imaging techniques and drug development protocols is strongly preferred.
• Experience in vitro in Flow Cytometry and organoid model development.
• Capacity for analysis and data interpretation.
• Interest in translational research and collaborative team science
• Excellent communication skills and motivation to contribute to high impact research
• Proficient in writing and speaking in English.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Organized, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.

Qualifications

Internal application details

Application process

Deadline for applications : Please submit your application by 01st September 2025.

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