What we are looking for
Coursing Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, or a related life sciences field.
Previous laboratory experience in a microbiology or molecular biology environment (university labs, internships, or final thesis projects are acceptable).
Availability for immediate incorporation.
Commit to a minimum one-year traineeship (with a three‑month trial period).
Presential position in a laboratory in San Cugat del Vallès-Barcelona area.
Your responsibilities
Perform laboratory-based experimental work with the focus on probiotics and microbial strains related to food matrices and food supplements
Carry out routine and non-routine microbiological procedures, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
Conduct experiments involving microbial culture, enumeration, strain maintenance, and basic molecular techniques.
Ensure proper maintenance, calibration and cleaning of laboratory equipment.
Maintain accurate lab records, data logs, and experimental reports.
Assist in updating and organizing laboratory materials, reagents and inventory.
Contribute to quality control tasks when required.
Support Clinical Trials Managers and R&D Scientists in sample preparation, data collection, and documentation.
Skills required
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and within deadline-driven environments.
High level of adaptability, flexibility and willingness to learn new techniques.
Strong attention to detail, organization, and methodical working habits.
Ability to work under sterile or semi-sterile conditions (biosafety cabinets, aseptic techniques).
· Languages: fluency in Spanish and/or Catalan, and strong English skills for effective communication and clear report writing.
Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset for working in a multidisciplinary R&D environment.
Proactive, curious, and enthusiastic about innovation in microbiology and food supplements.
Nice to have (optional but valuable)
Knowledge of food technology, food microbiology and gut microbiota.
Familiarity with basic data analysis tools (Excel, GraphPad, etc.).
Prior experience with cell cultures and microscopy.