Location: Lleida, Catalonia, Spain
Institution: Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA)
Position type: Administrative / Research Support
Employment: Full-time, permanent contract
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: €23,594 gross per year
Work arrangement: On-site
Application: LinkedIn / IRTA recruitment process
APPLICATION STATUS: OPEN
Applications are currently open.
About the position
The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) is looking for an Administrative Technician to join its Corporate Proximity Services team at the Lleida Fruitcentre in Catalonia, Spain.
The successful candidate will provide administrative and operational support to staff at the research centre across several areas, including finance, procurement, logistics, human resources, research projects and institutional activities.
This is a research support position rather than a research role, making it particularly relevant for professionals interested in working within a scientific and research environment.
Main responsibilities
The position includes a broad range of administrative and operational responsibilities, including:
- Providing reception and administrative support to staff and visitors.
- Managing meeting rooms, bookings, catering and related services.
- Supporting technology transfer activities and the organization of scientific and institutional events.
- Managing procurement requests, suppliers, orders, invoices and petty cash.
- Supporting annual accounting procedures and inventory management.
- Coordinating travel arrangements and vehicle-related administrative procedures.
- Preparing documentation for national and international shipments.
- Supporting human resources procedures, including staff onboarding, employment documentation and contracts.
- Supporting administrative procedures related to international staff and immigration documentation.
- Assisting with occupational health and safety procedures, including medical examinations, accident and incident management and PPE records.
- Supporting the organization of events and activities at the research centre.
- Providing administrative support to the centre’s management team.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A vocational training qualification in Administration or an equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in similar administrative responsibilities.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- High proficiency in Catalan and Spanish, both written and spoken.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- The ability to work in multidisciplinary environments.
- Good organizational and planning skills.
- A service-oriented approach and attention to detail and quality.
Additional qualifications
The following will be considered an advantage:
- Additional or higher education related to the position.
- Previous experience working in research organizations or agrifood companies.
- Training in occupational health and safety.
- Intermediate-level English.
Employment conditions
IRTA offers a permanent contract with a 37.5-hour working week.
Additional employment conditions include:
- Friday afternoons off.
- Intensive working hours from June 15 to September 15.
- 23 days of annual leave.
- 3 additional days for work-life balance.
- 45 hours of personal leave.
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
The position has a salary level of €23,594 gross per year.
Why this opportunity may be interesting
This position could be particularly relevant for professionals who want to develop their careers within a research and innovation environment.
The role provides exposure to several areas of research organization, including procurement, human resources, logistics, technology transfer, project administration and institutional operations.
Previous experience in research organizations or the agrifood sector is valued, making this opportunity particularly relevant to candidates familiar with scientific or technology-based environments.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted through the IRTA recruitment process on LinkedIn.
Official job posting:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4458194125/
Applicants should review the original announcement for the complete requirements and application process before applying.
Host institution
The Institute of Agrifood Research and Technology (IRTA) is a research institution focused on agrifood research and innovation in Catalonia, Spain.
This position is based at the Lleida Fruitcentre in Lleida.
Last checked: August 24, 2026