Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR) is a public sector institution located in Barcelona (Spain) that promotes and undertakes innovative biomedical research at the University Hospital Vall d'Hebron. VHIR is focused on finding solutions to the health problems of citizens, and aims to contribute to scientific, educational, social and economic development within its specialist fields around the world
VHIR is seeking an experienced Laboratory & Quality Manager within the Rheumatology Research Group.
Coordinate and supervise the daily operations of the laboratory, ensuring efficient and compliant management of biological samples.
Guarantee the correct functioning of all laboratory processes within the framework of the established Quality Management System.
Oversee the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of quality procedures, documentation, and internal audits.
Prepare technical reports, operational records, and documentation required for certifications, inspections and internal and external audits.
Manage external communication with researchers, institutions, and stakeholders regarding laboratory services and procedures.
Collaborate in the drafting and preparation of research project proposals and related scientific documentation.
Act as liaison with the Research Ethics Committee, coordinating submissions, follow‑up, and communication related to ethical approvals.
Supervise and coordinate logistics related to biological national and international sample transport, documentation, biosafety compliance.
Ensure and maintain strong, fluid, and constructive relationships with clinical collaborators.
Coordinate laboratory personnel, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related field
Advanced training in quality management systems, biobanking, or research governance will be considered an asset
Strong command of written and spoken English, Catalan and Spanish
Minimum of 18 years of professional experience in biomedical research and biobanking.
Proven experience in the implementation and maintenance of Quality Management Systems within a biomedical research environment.
Solid understanding of ethical and regulatory frameworks governing biomedical research and biobanking.
Proven experience interacting with Research Ethics Committees (CEIm) or equivalent bodies.
Experience preparing scientific documentation, reports, and research project proposals.
Labour conditions:
Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
Starting date April, 2026
Gross annual salary 65.000,00€
Contract type Technical and scientific activities contract linked to project activities
Incorporation into the Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d’Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the largest hospital in Barcelona and the largest within the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS)
A dynamic scientific environment of excellence, where cutting-edge biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and career development pathways
Flexible working hours
23 days of annual leave plus 9 personal days
Flexible remuneration programme, including meal vouchers, health insurance, transport and more.
Corporate benefits platform, offering significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports and more.
Healthy offering– “Feel Good, Feel VHIR” VHIR’s wellbeing programme offers a variety of activities to help staff thrive—physically, mentally, and socially. Through four pillars—Feel Well, Feel Connected, Feel Empowered, Feel Welcomed—it fosters health, growth, and community.
International mobility support (Welcome Services) we aim to make your arrival in Barcelona smooth and pleasant by providing city information, guidance on required procedures, access to the International Welcome Desk, family support and assistance with finding accommodation.
Deadline to apply: 07-04-2026
Pre-selection: Candidates are shortlisted based on their skills, qualifications, and relevant experience as outlined in their CVs.
Interviews: Meetings may be held with Talent Acquisition and/or the hiring manager.
Practical assessment: Depending on the role, candidates may complete a case study, technical task, presentation, or written exercise, on-site or remotely.
Checks: Education, references, and other job-related verifications may be carried out.
Job offer: The selected candidate receives a formal job offer upon successful completion of the process.
VHIR embraces Equality and Diversity. As reflected in our values we work toward ensuring inclusion and equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, training, and management for all staff within the organization, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, age, functional diversity or ethnicity.
We are a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, the hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS). The members of our Board of Trustees are the Catalan Ministry of Health, the Catalan Ministry of Economy and Knowledge (we are a CERCA center), Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Bank of blood and tissues, the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), of which we are an accredited research institute, and the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO), which together with VHIR is part of Accredited Institute of Campus Vall d’Hebron Institute by the Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII).
Since its creation in 1994, VHIR works to find solutions to the health problems of society, and contribute to spread them around the world. In more than 20 years we have achieved leadership in biomedical research at hospitals in our country, and we want to be recognised in 2020 as an excellent and competitive European Institute leader in clinical and traslational research linked to a university hospital.
In our institute are working more than 1,300 people, of which over 1,200 doing research and others, around 100, help to do it or transfer it to the society once made, whether in the form of projects, technology transfer and innovation, communication or fundraising, among others.
The best of our institution and its research staff is doing research to solve people’s health problems. Our task is not only basic or translational, we are leaders in clinical research. We have the beds of the hospital separated in less than 50 meters of laboratories and our patients will benefit from our research. In this we believe, and our efforts are focused on it. This is understood by industry leaders who are committed to our hospital, making it a world reference for its first clinical trials.
