Job description
POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Specialist - Scientific Project Support (NGTs &CRISPR) will contribute to the technical coordination and scientific support of the project “Scientific advice on new genomic techniques (NGTs).

and their potential use for the agrifood sector”, developed for the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA), Scientific advice on new genomic techniques (NGTs) and their potential use for the agrifood sector for the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) / (Project code: FCT‑24‑20670, FECYT I+P Call).

The position involves technical responsibility in data structuring, validation and analysis, as well as scientific interaction with research centers and project stakeholders, under the general supervision of the principal investigators.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the technical design and structuring of a national database mapping CRISPR and NGT‑related capacities across Spanish research centers.

Validate and curate scientific and technical information collected from research institutions, ensuring consistency and accuracy according to project criteria.

Act as a technical interlocutor with research centers for queries related to CRISPR and NGT capacities.

Support the preparation of technical summaries and background documentation for project reports and meetings with MAPA.

Participate in the organization of meetings and workshops, providing technical input when required.

Ensure proper documentation, traceability and updating of technical project information.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Genetics, Agronomy or other related scientific fields.

A Master’s degree will be considered an asset.

Demonstrated scientific knowledge of CRISPR and new genomic techniques (NGTs).

Experience in scientific data management, information curation or technical project support.

Ability to understand, organize and assess technical information from research environments.

Proficiency in Spanish and English; knowledge of Catalan will be positively valued.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Ability to work with technical autonomy within defined project objectives.

Scientific rigor and capacity to apply criteria to technical information.

Professional communication skills for interaction with research centers and institutional stakeholders.

Strong organizational skills combined with technical judgment.

Ability to work independently while coordinating with scientific staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Contract Duration: Temporary contract.

Hours/week: 20h per week.

Starting date: As soon as possible.