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Cytogenetics Technician

On-site in Alcobendas·Added 6 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Quironsalud

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Alcobendas
Contract
Permanent contract
Experience
2+ years
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Higher Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory.
  • Minimum of two years of experience as a laboratory technician in Cytogenetics, performing functions similar to those described.
  • Availability to work from 12:15 to 20:00 hours.

Nice to have

  • Experience in arrays, quality management, organizational capacity, and teamwork will be valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Schedule: from 12:15 to 20:00
  • Immediate start in a collaborative and specialized work team.
  • Attractive salary package, competitive and aligned with the market.
  • You will have the support of a highly experienced team that will help you strengthen your skills and advance in your career.
  • Continuing education: we will stimulate your learning and development through our Quirónsalud University and our specific training plans, which will allow you to grow personally and professionally.
  • Access to our health and wellness care program, which includes initiatives such as:
  • Health care: physical and mental wellness plans (access to medical care services, health maintenance programs, as well as psychological support)
  • Financial care: flexible compensation programs, assistance with managing your salary, and exclusive discounts.
  • Family care: projects focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle and balance between personal and professional life.
  • Volunteering program

The role

At Quirónsalud, your career has a purpose.

At Quirónsalud, we don't just lead the healthcare sector; we are transforming it. With cutting-edge technology and a network of more than 58 hospitals in Spain and over 180 healthcare centers in Europe, backed by Fresenius-Helios, we work with a clear mission: to improve lives.

We are looking for professionals who want to grow, innovate, and be part of a team where excellence is part of everyday life.

Join our team.

Vacancy: TEL Cytogenetics
Location:
Laboratorio Caoba - Alcobendas (Madrid).

What you'll do

  • Preparation, seeding, maintenance, and processing of cell cultures from prenatal samples—amniotic fluid, chorionic villi, and fetal remains—and postnatal samples—peripheral blood and bone marrow—for cytogenetic study.
  • Performance of staining and chromosomal banding techniques.
  • Preparation of spreads, capture of metaphases, and support for manual and automated karyotyping.
  • Performance of FISH techniques in bone marrow, peripheral blood, paraffin tissue, and spermatozoa.
  • Participation in studies using array-CGH, in accordance with established procedures.

We would love to meet you and help you take the next step in your career!

About Quironsalud

Quirónsalud is Spain's largest private healthcare group, operating a vast network of hospitals, outpatient clinics, and specialized medical centers across the country. As part of the global Fresenius Helios group, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, from primary care to highly specialized treatments, and employs tens of thousands of healthcare professionals. The group is a leader in the Spanish private healthcare market, known for its advanced technology and patient-centered approach.

With its headquarters in Madrid, Quirónsalud has a strong presence throughout Spain, with major hospitals in Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, and many other cities. For international healthcare professionals, Quirónsalud offers significant opportunities, though roles often require Spanish language proficiency and, for medical staff, official recognition of foreign qualifications. The group provides a structured environment with clear career paths in nursing, medical specialties, and hospital administration, making it a major employer for those looking to work in Spain's healthcare sector.

Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1934
Employees
30,000–50,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 9 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Quirónsalud is part of Fresnelius Helios, one of the largest private healthcare providers in Europe, offering potential for international career mobility.
  • The group operates over 50 hospitals and more than 100 outpatient centers across Spain, providing a wide range of job locations.
  • For medical roles, international professionals must have their qualifications recognized by the Spanish authorities (homologación) and be registered with the Spanish medical college.
  • Fluency in Spanish is generally required for patient-facing roles, as the group serves a predominantly Spanish-speaking population.
  • The company offers a structured career development system with opportunities in clinical, research, and management positions.

In their own words

About the company & team

Quirónsalud is the leading company in Spain in the provision of healthcare services. We have internationally renowned experts in the biomedical field and a large team of healthcare and non-healthcare professionals who work day after day to offer the best quality of care and specialized services in our country.

At Quirónsalud we want to count on the best professional talent to continue offering a differential healthcare service distinguished by its quality, its high level of specialization, and person-to-person health care.

Additional information

We are waiting for you!

At Quirónsalud we promote integration and respect for diversity. Therefore, our selection processes will be carried out under these principles. Likewise, the company declares its commitment to establishing and developing practices that promote and foster equal treatment and opportunities between men and women, without discriminating, directly or indirectly, on the grounds of sex. This principle is part of our Corporate and People policy, in line with Organic Law 3/2007, of 22 March, on effective equality between both genders

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