Research Technician (Infection and Immunity in the PadiatricPatient)

VHIR offers a vacant position for a Research Technician with a background in genetics and bioinformatics to work on NGS data analysis and interpretation. The researcher will join the multidisciplinary team of the Infection and Immunity in Paediatric Patients Research Group, focusing on high-throughput data from patients with immune and hematologic disorders. Main responsibilities and duties: Perform NGS analysis from Fastq to VCF file on gene panels, WES, short and long read WGS Manage internal databases (raw data and metadata) Perform data interpretation following standardised criteria Perform advanced genetic analysis from raw data (CNV variant calling, somatic variant calling, etc) Education and qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Biosciences (Biology, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Human Biology, Genetics, etc). Master Degree related with Bioinformatics, Genetics, Omics or similar Fluency in Catalan, Spanish and English Experience and knowledge: Required: Experience working with management and analysis of NGS data (bash, R, MySQL, etc) Knowledge of interpretation of NGS data Knowledge in biostatistics Desirable: Previous experience in the field of genetic studies in a clinical setting Labour conditions: Working hours : Full-time (37,5 hours per week). Starting date : As soon as possible. Gross annual salary : 28.187,54€ Contract type : Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities What can we offer? Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) , a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) . A dynamic scientific environment of excellence , where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed. Continuous learning and career development pathways . Flexible working hours . 23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days . Flexible remuneration programme , including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more. Corporate benefits platform , offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more. Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR” : VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community. International mobility support (Welcome Services) : we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation. Deadline to apply: 21-09-2026 How We Hire: Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs. Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager. Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely. Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out. Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process. VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity. Information on Personal Data Protection: Data Controller: Fundació Hospital Universitari Vall d’Hebron Institut de Recerca -VHIR-. Purpose: Personnel selection. Legal Basis: Your consent. Data retention period: One year. If you are selected, as long as the employment relationship is in force and legal responsibilities may arise. Data sharing: Does not occur, except for communications necessary to fulfill the purpose and those required by law to public and private bodies. Rights: You can access, rectify, delete, object to, and limit the processing of data, as well as request data portability where applicable, by contacting lopd@vhir.org . DPO: dpd@ticsalutsocial.cat . More information: www.vhir.org Data Protection Authority: APDCAT