Deadline: 
Mar 31, 2022
Description: 

The Centro Nacional de Análisis Genómico (CNAG-CRG) is one of the largest Genome Sequencing Centers in Europe. CNAG-CRG researchers participate in major International Genomic Initiatives such as the International Cancer Genome Consortium (ICGC), the International Human Epigenome Consortium (IHEC), the International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC) and the European Infrastructure for life-science information (ELIXIR), as well as in several EU-funded projects.

It is integrated with the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies.

In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' logo from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code).

Please, check out the CRG's Recruitment Policy

The role

The candidate will be integrated in the Single Cell Genomics Team, a highly collaborative, international work environment with well-experienced colleagues in single-cell data production and analysis. She/he will be responsible for lab management and sample preparation with established single-cell sequencing applications. The candidate will lead the organization of lab material, sample biobanking and documentation. She/he will also be involved in collaborative efforts with our research and clinical partners and the large-scale data production efforts of healthy and diseased human tissues.

Responsibilities:

• Management of reagents and consumables stock, ordering and storage

• Update reagents/consumables/samples inventories

• Organization of shipments to other laboratories

• Opening and following incidences for lab equipment or reagents

• Responsible of the lab security

• Use of the laboratory information management System (LIMS database)

• Preparation of buffers-solutions-reagents

• Support to sequencing library preparation protocols

• Sample/Library QC

About the team

The Single Cell Genomics Team at the CNAG-CRG is dedicated to advance genome research of single cells. The mission of the group is the implementation of single-cell sequencing technologies and their application in a research and translational context. The group focuses on the systematic integration of transcriptional, genetic and epigenetic data from individual cells to elucidate causalities underlying phenotype formation. We successfully established sequencing protocols to quantify gene expression and epigenetic profiles of thousands of single cells. Our computational pipelines include methods to deconvolute tissue composition and track to transcriptional dynamics. The international team joins technical, computational and biological/clinical knowledge in order to establish and apply best practices in single-cell research. The group combines collaborative research, development activities and follows an independent research lines on translational cancer research.

Web: http://www.cnag.cat/teams/genome-research-unit/single-cell-genomics-team

Whom would we like to hire?

Professional experience

Must Have

• You have experience with lab management tasks

Languages

• You are proficient in English

Technical skills

• You have skills in molecular biology techniques and next-generation sequencing library preparation

• You have knowledge in sequencing technologies

Competences

• You have high organizational skills for large-scale production projects

• You are a team player

• You have time management skills

The Offer – Working Conditions

• Contract duration: Long-term position subject to external funding.

• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and consistent with our pay scales.

• Target start date: April 15th, 2022.

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit the CRG's training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

Application Procedure

All applications must include:

1. A motivation letter addressed to Dr. Holger Heyn.

2. A complete CV including contact details.

3. Contact details of two referees.

All applications must be addressed to Dr. Holger Heyn and be submitted online through the recruitment portal in the following link: https://recruitment.crg.eu/content/jobs/position/single-cell-genomics-lab-technicianmanager/apply

Selection Process

₋ Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise reflected on the candidates CVs. It will be merit-based.

₋ Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and a selection panel if required.

₋ Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is identified the Human Resources department will send a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary, working conditions, among other important details.

Deadline: Please submit your application by March 31st, 2022.

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