Research Nurse (Support Unit for Clinical Research (USIC) – Clinical Core Facilities)

VHIR offers vacant position for a Research Nurse in the Support Unit for Clinical Research (USIC).

The Support Unit for Clinical Research (USIC) provides healthcare support to the development of clinical research within Vall d’Hebron, and offers medical offices to the users, nursing activities support and a sample processing laboratory.

Education and qualifications:

Required:
Diploma or Degree in Nursing
English level B2

Desired:
Knowledge of the specific legislation for clinical trials and clinical research.
Experience in pediatric extractions.
Fluency in Catalan, Spanish

Experience and knowledge:
Required:
Minimum one-year of previous experience as a nurse.
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Good communication skills

Desired:
Previous experience as a nurse in clinical trials.
Experience with SAP management program.
Organized and methodical person with high motivation and initiative.

Main responsibilities and duties:
Reception of Unit’s requests and participate in the organization and in the meetings of the project to specify the operating details of the services that will make the USIC during clinical research projects.
Understand the clinical research protocols in which the Unit (USIC) is involved
Apply Good Clinical Practice (GCPs) and IATA standards, as well as relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Nursing procedures: blood extractions, electrocardiograms, drug administration, spirometry, etc.
Run all the tasks that will require assistance in the projects of clinical research: visits scheduled, courier arrangements, ECG/fax transmissions, …
Support in transferring of study data to the CRF
Manage the processing of the human biological samples and its shipment.
Attend site monitoring visits, review and resolve queries in accordance to GCP.
Manage the purchases of the Unit.
Record and maintain the activity database Unit, and the key activity indicators.
Ensure that the activities are carried out in accordance with the requirements established in the Unit's quality system procedures, promote and implement continuous improvement in its field of action
Actively participate in the review and updating of the Unit quality system.

Labour conditions:

Full-time position: 40h/week
Starting date: immediate
Gross annual salary: Remuneration will depend on experience and skills. Salary ranges are consistent with our Collective Agreement pay scale
Contract: Open-ended contract linked to scientific-technical services

What can we offer?
Incorporation to Vall d’Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), a public sector institution that promotes and develops the biomedical research, innovation and teaching at Vall d'Hebron University Hospital (HUVH), the biggest hospital of Barcelona and the largest of Catalan Institute of Health (ICS).
A scientific environment of excellence, highly dynamic, where high-end biomedical projects are continuously developed.
Continuous learning and a wide range of responsibilities within a stimulating work environment.
Individual training opportunities.
Flexible working hours.
23 days of holidays + 9 personal days.
Flexible Remuneration Program (including dining checks, health insurance, transportation and more)
Corporate Benefits: platform through which you can obtain significant discounts on travel, culture, technology, gastronomy, sports... among many others.
Healthy Offering: choose from a variety of wellbeing focused activities to be the healthiest you.

Deadline to apply: 08-12-2025

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.