Created in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Government of Catalonia) and the University of Barcelona, IRB Barcelona is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence—a seal that was awarded in 2011.

The institute is devoted to conducting research of excellence in biomedicine and to transferring results to clinical practice, thus improving people’s quality of life, while simultaneously promoting the training of outstanding researchers, technology transfer, and public communication of science. Its 29 laboratories and seven core facilities address basic questions in biology and are orientated to diseases such as cancer, metastasis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and rare conditions.

IRB Barcelona is an international centre that hosts 500 members and 45 nationalities. It is located in the Barcelona Science Park. IRB Barcelona forms part of the Barcelona Institute of Science and Technology (BIST) and the “Xarxa de Centres de Recerca de Catalunya” (CERCA).

IRB Barcelona is seeking a highly motivated and organised Lab Manager for a part-time position to support the Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology Laboratory, led by Dr. Patrick Aloy. This role is essential to ensure the smooth functioning of the lab, by taking care of administrative and managerial tasks, coordinating purchasing and budgeting, and serving as the main liaison with central administrative departments.

You will work closely with a dynamic and international team of scientists, contributing to cutting-edge biomedical research in drug discovery.

Key Responsabilities:

• Coordination of daily administrative operations of the laboratory.
• Oversight and tracking of project budgets, expense reports, and funding allocation.
• Management of purchasing and procurement processes (orders, quotes, invoices).
• Liaising with IRB Administration to ensure compliance and smooth administrative workflows.
• Support in grant writing and administration.
• Organisation of meetings, events, and travel arrangements for lab members.
• Supporting the onboarding of new lab members.

You have: 

• Experience:
  • Experience in lab management, research administration, or in academic or scientific settings.
  • Familiarity with managing budgets and supporting research project operations.
• Knowledge:
  • Understanding of public funding, and grant preparation and reporting processes.
• Skills:
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • High level of written and spoken English
  • Ability to multitask, problem-solving, and work independently
• Education: 
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., administration, management, life sciences, or similar).

You might also have: 

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience with European-funded projects (e.g., Horizon Europe).
• Familiarity with Catalan research institutions and administrative processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS & ENTITLEMENTS:

• Working conditions: Part-time contract with flexible hours, either mornings or distributed as full days, depending on mutual agreement. Employed in compliance with Spanish legislation and regulations under a full-time contract. Employees receive the benefits of the Spanish Social Security system covering sickness, maternity/paternity leaves and injuries at work.
• Estimated annual gross salary: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• International environment: The opportunity to join a prestigious, diverse and inclusive international research institution and to become a member of an established research group.
• Benefits: Continuous training in a high-quality environment with unique professional career opportunities. 

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 27/06/2025 (If no suitable candidate is found, the deadline will be extended) 
• Number of positions available: 1
• Selection process:
  • Pre-selection: Will be based on CV, motivation letter & experience.
  • Interviews: Short-listed candidates will be interviewed.
  • Job offer: Will be sent to the successful candidate after the interview. 

Note: The strengths and weaknesses of the applications will be provided upon request.