{"id":11492,"date":"2026-05-05T09:06:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:06:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/?post_type=jobs&#038;p=11492"},"modified":"2026-05-05T09:06:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T09:06:22","slug":"expression-of-interest-histopathology-technician","status":"publish","type":"jobs","link":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/jobs\/expression-of-interest-histopathology-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Expression of Interest \u2013 Histopathology Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine<\/strong> (GIMM) is seeking a <strong>Technician <\/strong>to join<br><strong>Histopathology <\/strong>platform in both site s (Oeiras and Lisboa) , responsible for planning and executing<br>histological workflows, including tissue processing, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and sample<br>preparation for paraffin embedding, cryo -sectioning, and vibratome sectioning. It includes applied<br>histology in human, organoid, an d animal models, as well as sample collection for DNA\/RNA extraction<br>and spatial transcriptomics. The role also requires providing user training in histological and imaging<br>techniques and ensuring high-quality analysis and interpretation of experimental results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>The main responsabilities include<\/strong>:<br>a) Planning, implementing, and controlling multiple stages of analysis and treatment of biological<br>tissues for histology.<br>b) Applied histology in human, organoid, and animal models (e.g., Danio rerio, Drosophila<br>melanogaster, Mus musculus).<br>c) Planning, implementing, and controlling complementary techniques such as histochemistry and<br>immunohistochemistry.<br>d) Sample preparation for paraffin embedding, cryo -microtomy, vibratome sectioning, and related<br>methods.<br>e) Providing user training in paraffin techniques, cryo -microtomy, vibratome sectioning,<br>immunohistochemistry, and complementary techniques.<br>f) Collecting samples for DNA\/RNA extraction using both kit -based methods and spatial<br>transcriptomics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Profile of Candidate :<\/strong><br>a) Bachelor\u2019s and\/or Master\u2019s degree in Pathological Anatomy, Cytology and Thanatology, or<br>Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or other similar training considered suitable for the duties of<br>the role.<br>b) Strong interest in advancing skills in histology and molecular biology techniques.<br>c) Good oral and written English skills, with excellent communication and teamwork abilities.<br>d) Motivated and eager to learn in a dynamic research environment.<br>e) Team work and communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working Conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfiex -Term Employement Contra ct \u2013 the contract has an estimated duration of 12 months and<br>may be extend to a maximum of 4 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Please send your<strong> motivation letter in English<\/strong> , <strong>detailed CV<\/strong> , <strong>BSc and\/or MSc degree certificate in pdf<\/strong><br>format to People &amp; Culture through the e-mail <strong>positions@gimm.pt<\/strong>, identifying the job reference<br>\u201c<strong>GIMM\/EI\/04-2026<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Expression-of-Interest_Histopathology-Technician.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Expression-of-Interest_Histopathology-Technician.pdf\">Download the Job Offer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 5th, 2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jobs\/11492"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/jobs"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/jobs"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gimm.pt\/pt-pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}