Laboratory Assistant

About the role

Semillas Fitó is a Spanish multinational company, founded in 1880 in Sant Martí de Provençals, Barcelona. In these 145 years, it has gone from being a small seed company to becoming one of the leading multinationals in the sector of genetic improvement, production, and distribution of seeds for horticultural and field crops, with an R&D investment of nearly 30% of turnover. More than 800 workers, presence in more than 20 countries, and sales in more than 90 countries.

From the HORTICULTURAL business unit, we are looking for Laboratory Assistant profiles located at the Biotechnology Center in Cabrera de Mar, hiring will be carried out through a Temporary Employment Agency (ETT) to cover our production campaigns. We have vacancies for the periods of June to October and/or April/May to December.

What you'll do

• Technical support in the execution of laboratory protocols in the different areas of the center.
• Handling of plant material, greenhouse work, and microbiological work under controlled conditions.
• Work under aseptic conditions (laminar flow cabinet).
• Support in molecular techniques (DNA extraction, PCR, etc.).
• Collaboration in pathology bioassays.
• Preparation, dispensing, and control of culture media.
• Basic maintenance of equipment and materials.
• Management of common reagent stocks.
• Coding and registration of biological material.
• Basic interpretation of results and reporting to laboratory managers.
• Order and maintenance of the facilities (laboratories and culture chambers).

What we're looking for

You are the talent we are looking for if:

• You have a CFGS / FP2 in Laboratory, Biotechnology, or related fields.
• You bring at least 1 year of laboratory experience.
• You have intermediate proficiency in office tools.
• You possess native Spanish (B2 level of English is valued).
• You are an organized, rigorous person with attention to detail.
• You adapt well to technical environments, with defined protocols and teamwork.

Nice to have

• Experience in diagnostic techniques (PCR, ELISA), in vitro culture, handling microbiological cultures, or working under sterile conditions is valued.

What you'll get

We know you will do a great job, so, we have thought of these benefits for you...

• Good work atmosphere and collaborative team.
• Initial training and continuous learning in laboratory techniques.
• Practical experience in a technical environment that favors professional development.
• Competitive salary in line with experience.

About the company & team

The position is integrated into our Biotechnology Center in Cabrera de Mar, a technical and productive environment that provides direct support to the company's genetic improvement programs.

The center is made up of three specialized laboratories:

• Cell Biology (in vitro culture and production of double haploid plants)
• Molecular Applications (molecular markers, pathology diagnosis, and genetic analysis)
• Pathology (evaluation of plant material)

The selected person will work transversally across the different laboratories, according to planning and production needs, promoting versatility and continuous learning.