Specialised technician

The CRG Genomics unit is seeking a specialized technician with an advanced knowledge in biology, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and bioinformatics. The primary role of this position will be to support the data quality control workflow including to check quality of the sequencing data produced and to transfer all data from the NGS projects run at the Unit. Also, the role implies giving support with the LIMS and Agendo systems, together with helping Genomics Technicians with the troubleshooting of the sequencing runs.

About the team

The scope of the Genomics Unit is to provide excellent, cutting-edge services in the fields of next-generation sequencing (NGS). The team is led by Dr. Berta Fusté and composed of 14 highly experienced NGS technologies technicians. The Unit is also dedicated to test, implement, and to develop new genomic applications that are of relevance to the CRG and its lines of research.

The Unit is equipped with a wide range of short-read sequencing instruments 1 Novaseq X plus, 1 Nextseq2000, 1 MiSeq, and 1 iSeq100 (Illumina), and also 1 Aviti24 from Element Biosciences. The Unit also provides long-read sequencing, 1 MinION and 1 P2solo (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and 1 Revio (PacBio). The unit is prepared with all the instrumentation for DNA and RNA quality control and NGS library preparation, including 2 TECAN robots for automation of protocols.

The Genomics Unit is embedded in the CRG Core Technologies Programme that includes the technology units of proteomics, bioinformatics, protein technologies, tissue engineering, flow cytometry and advanced light microscopy. The programme is directed by Mònica Morales and all units collaborate strongly in the setup and implementation of transversal workflows and technologies across units.

• Knowledge of molecular biology, genomics, sequencing technologies, and bioinformatics
• NGS data quality control (FastQC) to check the integrity and quality of the data sequenced
• Fluency in using the Linux command line, bash scripts and HPC

Desirable but not required/ Nice to have / Will have to learn

• Experience analysing several NGS applications as RNA-seq, WGS, WES, ATAC-seq, scRNA-seq
• Proven experience in programming, fluency in Python and R

Education and training

• PhD in bioinformatics or a related discipline or an equivalent working experience

Languages

• Proficiency in English

Competences

• You are very good at communicating with people of diverse scientific and technical backgrounds
• You are organized, disciplined and meticulous in your work
• You are good at critical thinking and solving analytical problems
• You are able to work in a team and independently
• You have a proactive attitude in providing innovative solutions

• Contract duration: maternity leave replacement: estimated 1 month of transition and estimated 8 months of replacement.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary is commensurated with qualifications and consistent with the CRG pay scales.
• Target start date: April 1st, 2026.

We provide a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructures, and unique professional career development opportunities. To check out our training and development portfolio, please visit our website in the training section.

We offer and promote a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The CRG is committed to reconcile a work and family life of its employees and are offering extended vacation period and the possibility to benefit from flexible working hours.

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) is an international biomedical research institute of excellence, based in Barcelona, Spain, with more than 400 scientists from 44 countries. The CRG is composed by an interdisciplinary, motivated and creative scientific team which is supported both by a flexible and efficient administration and by high-end and innovative technologies. In April 2021, the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) received the renewal of the 'HR Excellence in Research' Award from the European Commission. This is a recognition of the Institute's commitment to developing an HR Strategy for Researchers, designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code)., Suggestions: The CRG believes in ongoing improvement and promotes a culture of feedback. This is one of the reasons we have in place, at your disposal as a candidate, a mechanism to gather your suggestions/complaints concerning your candidate experience in our recruitment processes. Your feedback really matters to us in our aim at creating a positive candidate journey. You can make a difference and help us improve by letting us know your suggestions through the following form.