Ref. 2026_151

Call for applications for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Molecular Neurodegeneration research group. Application deadline: 19 November 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

About the group

The Molecular Neurodegeneration research group focuses on identifying novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders characterised by synaptopathy.

To achieve this, the group employs mass spectrometry, immunoassays, biochemical fractionation and cell culture-based in vitro assays.

The group receives competitive national and international research funding, as well as knowledge transfer grants. Its biomarkers are protected by a patent licensed to ADx Neurosciences.

Main research lines:

Development and validation of fluid biomarkers of synaptic degeneration in neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders characterised by synaptic degeneration and dysfunction. (Belbin, Olivia Elizabeth).
Omics approaches to understanding the molecular basis of synaptic degeneration in Alzheimer's disease. (Belbin, Olivia Elizabeth).
Development of biological pathway-based polygenic risk scores to elucidate the genetic factors underlying Alzheimer's disease, as well as the use of cell-based in vitro assays to assess their function. (Belbin, Olivia Elizabeth).

Essential requirements

Minimum qualification: Higher Vocational Education and Training Diploma (Advanced Vocational Training / FPII) or equivalent.
At least 4 years of documented professional experience.
Oral and written proficiency in both official languages of Catalonia or, alternatively, a commitment to acquiring an adequate level of proficiency in both languages within a maximum period of one year.
Intermediate proficiency in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Desirable qualifications

Knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases, neuroscience and depression.
Experience working with post-mortem tissue (immunohistochemistry, isolation of synaptic fractions) or human biofluids.
Experience working with mouse models.

Responsibilities

Tissue preparation for biochemical fractionation and microscopy techniques.
Biofluid preparation.
Optimisation and performance of immunoblotting, immunofluorescence or immunohistochemistry.

We offer

Permanent employment contract linked to the SYNAPSING project.
Annual working hours of 1,627.50 hours (37.5 hours per week).
Salary in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Position within the Molecular Neurodegeneration research group.

Application documents and deadline

Interested candidates should preferably submit their documentation in PDF format by email to the Management of the Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau at seleccio@recercasantpau.cat, indicating reference 2026/151.

Required documents:

Cover letter.
Updated curriculum vitae (CV).
PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING AUTHORISATION duly signed.

The application deadline is 19 November 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CET).

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Cover letter * Accepted File Extensions: PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT, TXT (max 10 MB)

Authorisation of personal data processing

AUTHORISATION FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

Dear candidate,

The Sant Pau Research Foundation (Fundació Institut de Recerca de l’Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau), with tax ID G-60136934 and registered office at C/Sant Quintí, 77-79, 08024 Barcelona, as data controller, informs you that it will process your data for the following purposes:

Receipt of applications.
Analysis of applications with the aim of recruiting the candidate to the team of the Sant Pau Research Foundation, for a current vacancy and for future selection processes matching your profile.
Conducting personnel selection processes, as well as formalising the hiring of the candidate, where applicable.
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