Research Technician for the Animal Facility (Temporary Replacement)

Organisation and Contract Details

Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Lleida, Fundació Dr. Pifarré (IRBLleida), Spain. Temporary replacement contract, full‑time 37.5 hours per week, starting 6 July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and facilities: cage washers, autoclaves, registration of sterilization processes, troubleshooting.
• Monitor reproduction procedures and assist researchers and technicians.
• Implement and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for housing and care.
• Perform basic experimental procedures: change cages, feed, water; routine animal care; manage breeding and reproduction of genetically defined colonies.
• Conduct hormonal administration, mating, plug control, weaning, record breeding information.
• Administer analgesia, anaesthesia, euthanasia according to SOPs and legal requirements.
• Receive, inspect and document animals; manage records.
• Provide post...