Pharmacology Trainee

We’re building the future of medical dermatology by focusing on unmet patient needs and giving people the space to think independently, take ownership and make an impact that matters.

Our purpose is simple: to transform patients’ lives by addressing real needs. We work with care, act with courage, keep things simple and focus our innovation where it makes a difference.

Recognised as a Top Employer in Spain since 2008 and in Germany since 2025, we continue to invest in an environment where people can grow and move forward. 

If you care differently, you belong here. 

The Almirall Research team in Barcelona is strengthening its core experimental department and is looking for a talented student with hands-on experience in vivo Pharmacology and/or Immunology gained through their academic studies. The team is enabling the small molecule and biologics pipeline from discovery up to preclinical development, and is co-responsible for delivery of high quality therapeutic drug candidates with a high potential for success in clinical development.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform in vivo studies to answer scientific questions and to characterize MoA and efficacy of compounds including new drug candidates
• Perform a variety of routine laboratory experiments and procedures, using state of the art laboratory equipment, recording and checking results for completeness and accuracy
• Plan and initiate established and new experimental approaches with a high level of independence
• Analyse and interpret experimental results and prepare reports/presentations
• Assist team members in planning and execution of experiments
• Work in a matrixed, fast paced highly collaborative environment with shared responsibilities
• Effectively communicate within and across teams.
• Carry out all laboratory activities in compliance with applicable regulations and protocols.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews, compiling information for journals and suggest uses for new techniques to the team.
• Maintain records of results and methodologies in electronic laboratory notebook.
• Maintain equipment, lab area and supplies in a neat professional manner
• Attend courses, lectures and conferences to further own knowledge on research and laboratory techniques, consulting with other researchers to exchange information.
• Contribute to an enriching, positive and inclusive lab environment.

Education & Experience

• Bs of science and experience in a research lab.
• EU license to work in procedures and projects on laboratory animal science or equivalent is a plus
• Proficiency in mouse handling and dosingAbility to independently conduct  tissue sample processing and analysis from rodents and/or minipigs using state of the art technologies
• Excellent aseptic cell culture technique for handling human and murine primary cells and transformed cell linesIdeally experience in RT-PCR, ELISA, Flow Cytometry and Western Blot techniques.
• Ideally experience in state of the art immunology techniques to support isolation and ex vivo analysis of cells from animal tissues or human skin samples is a plus. 

Preferred Skills & Competences

•  Strong attention to detail and analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in the use of software tools to support data analysis (e. g., Prism, FlowJo, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
• Ability to critically interpret and effectively present data
• Ability to take accountability and to prioritize work
• Adaptabity to shifting priorities and changing work assignments
• Ability to communicate in English