Senior Spatial Omics Technician (Ref. CF/25/11)

Organisation/Company IRB Barcelona Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly skilledSenior Spatial Omics Technician to support the activities of its newly established Spatial Omics platform. The platform provides IRB researchers with cutting-edge technologies that integrate histological techniques, spatial profiling, and advanced molecular analysis to map gene and protein expression within tissue architecture. Operating as a cross-facility platform, the Spatial Omics service aims to accelerate scientific discovery by offering high-quality sample preparation, rigorous quality control, and expert technical support.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is eager to contribute to a service-oriented environment, bringing strong technical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within a dynamic team.

This role represents agreat opportunity for an experienced candidate to contribute from the get-go to the success of this rapidly growing area of technology, participate in the development of cutting-edge spatial workflows, and build strong collaborations with multiple scientific platforms across the institute.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform and overseesample preparation for spatial omics and other related applications , including tissue handling, embedding, sectioning, and preparation of slides for spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics and related workflows.
• Carry outhistological and morphological quality control to ensure sample integrity and suitability for downstream spatial approaches.
• Coordinate with partner platforms to streamline sample transfer, workflow scheduling, and project execution.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and troubleshooting to researchers using spatial omics technologies.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sample processing, QC results, and workflow steps.
• Manage consumables, reagents, and equipment associated with spatial workflows to ensure operational readiness.
• Contribute to method optimization and implementation of new spatial technologies as they are adopted by the platform.
• Ensure adherence to good laboratory practices and support general lab organization and administrative tasks.

You have:

• Higher education, preferably University Degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Significant hands-on experience (≥3–5 years) in histology, tissue processing, or spatial omics workflows.
• Proficiency intissue embedding, cryosectioning, paraffin sectioning, staining, and morphological QC .
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple ongoing projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multi-platform environment.
• Good IT skills (Windows/Office) and familiarity with digital documentation systems.

You might also have:

• Experience with spatial omics platforms such as10x Visium/Xenium, Nanostring GeoMx/CosMx, Stereo-seq, or MALDI-imaging .
• Experience coordinating multi-step workflows involving multiple core facilities or research teams.
• Knowledge of image-based QC, digital pathology tools, or imaging analysis pipelines.
• Prior experience in multi-user scientific platforms or service units.