2025-065-01 Bioinformatics Technician at VHIO

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bioinformatics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Data Processing, Data Analysis, Multi-Omics, Whole-Exome Sequencing, DNA Methylation, Single-Cell RNA-Seq, Bulk RNA-Seq, Research Collaboration, Documentation, Preclinical Models, Therapeutic Resistance, Clinical Samples, Statistical Analysis

Industry

Research Services

Description

The Vall d´Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) Seeks a “Bioinformatics Technician for Stem cells and Cancer Group” Reference: 2025-065-01 Application deadline: 31/12/2025 Number of vacancies: 1 Job description: The Stem cells and Cancer Group, led by Dr. Héctor García Palmer, is seeking a motivated and skilled Bioinformatics Technician with expertise in genomics and transcriptomics to join our team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research focused on investigating mechanisms of resistance to novel therapeutic agents. Our group actively collaborates in multiple European research consortiums and with leading pharmaceutical companies. We employ state-of-the-art patient-derived preclinical models, including organoids and xenografts, genetically engineered mouse models, and clinical samples to elucidate mechanisms of therapeutic resistance in colorectal cancer. Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and optimize robust pipelines for genomic and transcriptomic data processing. Assist in the analysis and interpretation of results across diverse research projects, collaborations and contracts with pharmaceutical companies. Integrate and analyze multi-omics datasets, including whole-exome sequencing (WES), DNA methylation, single-cell RNA-seq, and bulk RNA-seq data. Work closely with team members to ensure high-quality, reproducible, and well-documented research outputs. Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in bioinformatics, maths, biological sciences, or a related field. At least one year of hands-on experience with genomics and/or RNA-seq data analysis. Knowledge of genomics and transcriptomic analysis tools, and familiarity with other relevant pipelines. Additional information: We offer: 📈The possibility of developing your professional career in a competitive environment. 🧠To be part of a center that is constantly developing, pursuing excellence in research and collaborating with leading teams. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏾We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment, and welcome all people equally, regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. 🪴We care about our environment and understand the importance of sustainability. We have the GreenVhio program, which you can be a part of. Conditions: 📝Permanent contract. 🗓️Full-time position, 37.5 hours per week. 💶Salary according to qualifications and experience following VHIO pay scales. 💳Flexible remuneration program (includes restaurant vouchers/cards, transport, medical insurance, and “baby daycare” voucher). ⏰Flexible working hours and measures to balance work, family, and personal life, and promote gender equality, as established in the VHIO collective agreement. 🗺️24 days of holidays and 6 personal days. 🎓Fully subsidized Catalan, Spanish, or English courses. 🏃‍➡️Take advantage of doing sports at great prices with Urban Sports Club. 🩺You’ll have access to weekly physiotherapy sessions at the office, offered at a reduced price for the team. Vall d’Hebron Institute Oncology (VHIO) endorses the Requirements and Principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers promoted by the European Commission and follows Equal Opportunities policies. On 10th April 2018 VHIO was awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” logo. Our Institute was consequently granted permission to use the HR Excellence in Research Award logo as demonstration of its stimulating and favourable work environment in line with the Charter & Code.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize pipelines for genomic and transcriptomic data processing. Assist in analyzing results across various research projects and collaborations.