The Engineering Officer joining the IRB will carry out support tasks of the General Infrastructures and Services Department for all the facilities available at the IRB in the PCB building.

We are looking for a dynamic individual with a curious mind, eager to understand the inner workings of technical installations (electricity, air conditioning, etc.) and the equipment at a cutting-edge research center.

They should have an open and inclusive mindset and a multidisciplinary approach to working with researchers. They will also participate in the department’s various technological projects and the new building project.

Key responsibilities

• Elaborate plans and other documents to support the implementation of the facilities of the IRB. This means update of scientific equipment, furniture, alarms for scientific equipment, etc.

• Collaborate with the elaboration of the documents to carry out construction works as well as the management of the plans and other documents like as-built works final documents.

• Database update on the scientific equipment software: asset write-off, asset tagging and update of asset location.

• Collaborate with the analysis of documents of the new project for the BIST building: elaborate documents to study the implementation of the IRB facilities in this new building.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering.
• Advanced knowledge of Advanced AutoCAD.
• Fluent in Spanish and Catalan and intermediate level of English
• Skills: detail oriented, excellent written and verbal communication skills, highly motivated and eager to learn.

What we offer:

To be a part a part of something meaningful: We are a biomedical research centre that tirelessly works to achieve a society free of diseases. Our mission is to carry out research of excellence to cure cancer and other diseases linked to ageing.

Good Working conditions: Permanent Contract. 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 leave and injuries at work.

Competitive salary: commensurate with experience and qualifications.

International Environment: we are home to nearly 500 researchers, technical and support staff from 45 countries.

Multidisciplinary Research: Research of excellence at the unique interface between biology, chemistry, and structural and computational biology.

Continuous Training: Transversal and general training is offered to our community (examples include research seminars, conferences, training in time management, scientific integrity, gender equality, health and safety, languages courses and emotional wellbeing).

Relocation & Visa Assistance: Trained staff provides support on visa paperwork, administrative requirements, and practical information on living and working in Barcelona, etc.

Social Life: We like to have fun. We promote several activities, like a Football League, an annual skiing trip, a Mountaineering Club, a Running Club and "Cool-off sessions", where members meet informally for drinks, snacks and scientific discussions.

Fairness: Our recruitment is open, transparent and merit-based, and all applicants compete on the same terms. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin or disability.

HOW TO APPLY & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Deadline for applications: 25/09/2025 (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.