Laboratory Technician Position at the CIC bioGUNE (Bilbao-Spain) Applications are invited for a Laboratory Technician in the group of Dr. Nicola G. A. Abrescia at the Structural Biology Unit at the CIC bioGUNE (http://www.cicbiogune.es/), a multidisciplinary research institute located near Bilbao, Spain. Candidates should hold an academic qualification in biosciences, good communication skills, be computer literate, enthusiastic and committed.
Job requirements: Experience in tissue culture methods (cell maintenance and passaging, transfection techniques, etc) and in protein expression (E.coli, mammalian or insect cells) are required. Experience in recombinant DNA techniques (PCR, cloning, mutagenesis, plasmid preparations etc.) and in protein purification methods will be of additional benefit. The selected candidate will provide assistance to the researchers ensuring the smooth operational activities of the wet-lab. The postholder’s duties will range from basic laboratory management (reagent ordering, liaison with Spanish and international suppliers) to independent research in line with the activities of the group. Environment: The CIC bioGUNE carries basic and biomedical research at international level. Since it was first opened in January 2005 the Institute has been able to build an exciting and vibrant multidisciplinary environment with more than 20 Group Leaders and with state-of-the-art infrastructure from protein production and structural analysis to functional studies. Salary ranges between 14.588 to 20.072 euros (gross salary/year) depending on experience and with an annual salary increase similar to that of the cost of living in Spain (presently an annual ~4%). The contract is permanent but the position will be reviewed based on performance every three years. Applications (in English) including the CV and 2 references should be sent before October, the 8th 2008 to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with Ref.3302 in the subject. Selected candidates will be invited for an on-site interview at the end of October. Nicola G. A. Abrescia, PhD Division Structural Biology Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics University of Oxford Roosevelt Drive Headington OX3 7BN ========================================= New address from 1/10/2008: Nicola G. A. Abrescia, PhD Structural Biology Unit CIC Biogune Bizkaia Technology Park, Bld 800 48160 Derio - Spain email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
