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Laboratory Technician - Radiochemistry, Bioanalysis and Image Quantification

On-site in San Sebastián·Added yesterday (last checked 2 Nov)

CIC biomaGUNE

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What we're looking for

The candidate will receive specific training in radiochemistry, handling of radioactive materials, bioanalytical methods and image analysis until reaching the level of knowledge and autonomy required for the comprehensive development of the position.

The role

A Laboratory Technician position is available in the Radiochemistry and Nuclear Imaging Group at CIC biomaGUNE, located in the Gipuzkoa Technology Park in San Sebastián. The appointed person will provide technical and scientific support to research activities involving radiolabelled compounds and nanomaterials, bioanalytical sample processing, and quantitative multimodal imaging.

The candidate will join a multidisciplinary research environment working at the interface of chemistry, radiochemistry and biomedical imaging. The position will involve participation in the preparation and evaluation of PET-labelled materials for preclinical imaging studies, together with the analysis of biological samples and imaging datasets.

What you'll do

The activities to be carried out at CIC biomaGUNE will include:

Participation in radiolabelling and radiosynthesis procedures, with particular emphasis on particles and other materials labelled with positron-emitting radionuclides for PET imaging studies.
Support in the preparation, purification and quality control of radiolabelled compounds and materials using chromatographic and analytical techniques.
Processing and analysis of tissue and biological fluid samples, including extraction procedures and chromatographic/mass-spectrometric analysis (HPLC-MS).
Processing, analysis and quantitative evaluation of PET/CT images generated in preclinical studies.
Participation, when required, in the analysis and co-registration of complementary imaging modalities, including MRI and optical imaging.
Support in data organisation, documentation of experimental procedures and preparation of results for research projects and scientific reports.

About CIC biomaGUNE

CIC biomaGUNE (Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials) is a non-profit research organization and member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), created to promote scientific research and technological innovation in the Basque Country under the BioBasque policy. Its activity is conducted by an average of 11 international research groups working at the interface between chemistry, physics, and biology, with an emphasis on the design of nanostructures and biomaterials and their applications in biomedicine. The center's strategy is structured around three research priorities: Biofunctional Nanomaterials, Synthetic Bioengineering, and Molecular and Functional Imaging, with applications spanning diagnostic, therapeutic, theranostic, and multimodal imaging.

The center is located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain. It has earned national and international recognition as a scientific leader in biomaterials, including the 2018 'María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence' accreditation — the highest recognition of scientific excellence in Spain from the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI) — and the 'HR Excellence in Research' seal. It runs structured career pathways for researchers at all levels, including a PhD Program, Postdoctoral Program (including the BREATH Postdoctoral Programme), Master Program, and Undergraduate and Vocational Training Programs, making it a relevant destination for international scientists seeking research careers in Spain.

Industry: Biomaterials Research

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Located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa in Donostia-San Sebastián, Basque Country, with an average of 11 international and dynamic research groups.
Holds the 'HR Excellence in Research' seal and implements a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), signaling structured, researcher-friendly employment practices.
Accredited in 2018 as a 'María de Maeztu Unit of Excellence' — the highest recognition of scientific excellence in Spain awarded by the Spanish State Research Agency (AEI).
Offers structured research career pathways including a PhD Program, Postdoctoral Program (including the BREATH Postdoctoral Programme), Master Program, and Undergraduate and Vocational Training Programs.
Member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), a network of Basque research and technology centers.

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