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ALBA Synchrotron
SUPPORT TECHNICIAN FOR THE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY.
Cerdanyola del Vallès
FULL TIME
November 25, 2024
Reference
2023-FIX-41
2023-FIX-41
Deadline
15/12/2024
15/12/2024
Division
Experiments
Experiments
Institution
ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.
Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 Ge V electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.
Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.
Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.
Among the other scientific fields, life science research is thriving at ALBA. The facility offers to academic and proprietary researchers a variety of techniques capable to elucidate the structure and chemical composition of biological matter. Several biological laboratories which amount to more than 200m2 are available to support the research of the visiting groups, as well as the research carried out in-house. The laboratories include a general laboratory, a cold room at 4º C and two dedicated laboratories with biosafety level 2.
We are offering a position as a Technician of the Biological Laboratories in the Experiments Division. The successful candidate will be in charge of the services provided by the biological laboratories and support to ALBA staff and external users. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. You will find yourself in an area with excellent connectivity to the world, a place that will promote your professional career and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance
For more information, you can take a look on our history watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g HMqi H4q BAo
Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 Ge V electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.
Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.
Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.
Among the other scientific fields, life science research is thriving at ALBA. The facility offers to academic and proprietary researchers a variety of techniques capable to elucidate the structure and chemical composition of biological matter. Several biological laboratories which amount to more than 200m2 are available to support the research of the visiting groups, as well as the research carried out in-house. The laboratories include a general laboratory, a cold room at 4º C and two dedicated laboratories with biosafety level 2.
We are offering a position as a Technician of the Biological Laboratories in the Experiments Division. The successful candidate will be in charge of the services provided by the biological laboratories and support to ALBA staff and external users. The successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. You will find yourself in an area with excellent connectivity to the world, a place that will promote your professional career and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance
For more information, you can take a look on our history watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g HMqi H4q BAo
Tasks
As a highly motivated and well-trained employee with good technical skills in biology, you will work at the biological laboratories (Bio Lab) located at the Experimental Hall close to the life science beamlines. The main role of the Bio Lab is to provide state-of-the-art scientific equipment and services in different areas of life sciences research to ALBA instruments, to the growing academic and industrial community.
You will find the ideal conditions, to thrive and perform an interesting and important function in this multidisciplinary, diverse, and international work environment. Specifically, you will:
You will find the ideal conditions, to thrive and perform an interesting and important function in this multidisciplinary, diverse, and international work environment. Specifically, you will:
- The technician will develop tasks and workflows at the Biolab as the person in charge of its technical management.
- Provide technical support to the Bio Lab's services offered to users and beamlines.
- Be in charge of the maintenance of the Bio Lab equipment.
- Support on-going experiments on the laboratory which includes support for experiment setup and sample preparation to users and beamline staff.
- Control that all safety regulations are followed at the Bio Lab.
- Maintain the stock products and carry out the purchase orders required for the correct functioning of the laboratory.
- Update of inventories, lab protocols and OIS.
- Technical supervision of internship students.
Requirements
The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution. of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV
Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.
The candidate shall:
Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.
The candidate shall:
- Hold an advanced professional training course ("ciclo formativo de grado superior") in biological laboratory techniques, or a life sciences degree, and must have work experience of at least 3 years as a biological laboratory technician.
- Have a good level of English both written and spoken. The working language at ALBA is English.
Selection Process Development
The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.
As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience, education, training and other professional information relevant to the position). The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, and will consider the following aspects:
The interview will assess the following aspects, among others:
In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.
If necessary, alternates of the members of the Board Selection will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.
The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.
The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection body considers not to have found suitable candidates for the position although they might meet the minimum requirements.
As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience, education, training and other professional information relevant to the position). The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, and will consider the following aspects:
- Educated or work experience in protein production and crystallization. (10 points).
- Educated or work experience in cell culture. (10 points)
- Educated or work experience in sample preparation for cryo-microscopy. (10 points)
- Educated or work experience in data acquisition using structured illumination microscopy (Cryo SIM). (10 points)
The interview will assess the following aspects, among others:
- Experience in protein expression, purification and crystallization. (6 pts)
- Experience with the operation of protein crystallization platforms. (6 pts)
- Experience in sample preparation for cryo-tomography or electron microscopy. (6 pts)
- Experience in mammalian and bacterial cell cultures and cell biology. (6 pts)
- Experience in data acquisition using structured illumination microscopy (Cryo SIM). (6 pts)
- Good interpersonal and communication skills. (5 pts)
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. (5 pts)
- Computing skills. (5 pts)
- Responsibility and self-motivation. (5 pts)
- Capability to work in a group as well as to work independently. (5 pts)
- Additional education or formation in life sciences. (6 pts)
In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.
If necessary, alternates of the members of the Board Selection will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.
The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.
The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection body considers not to have found suitable candidates for the position although they might meet the minimum requirements.
Other information
Permanent contract. This selection process is the result of the authorization of a specific replacement rate for CELLS in order to reduce the temporariness rate and to fill the positions on an permanent basis.
The Selection Board is composed by the following members: Klaus Attenkofer, Fernando Gil Ortiz and Bárbara Machado Calisto.
The Selection Board is composed by the following members: Klaus Attenkofer, Fernando Gil Ortiz and Bárbara Machado Calisto.
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