Proteomics is the discipline that studies proteoma or the set of proteins in a cell that determines its cellular functions. This area of research is growing quickly in the post-genomic era, and its main goal is to identify protein expression levels, study their interaction and determine possible post-translational modifications.

Proteomics allows researchers to study the overall protein content of a subcellular or cellular compartment, tissue or organism at a specific time and under certain environmental conditions. It is based on techniques for separating, identifying and characterising proteins, which make it possible to analyse a large number of proteins in the various processes involved.

Proteomics technicians are professionals who are dedicated to studying the set of proteins in a cell.

• Conduct experiments to separate, identify and characterise proteins.
• Know proteomic technologies and methodologies for identifying, separating and synthesising proteins.
• Be aware of new proteomic technologies.
• In a service technology platform, attend to and advise users of the services provided and instruct on the terms of use and operation of the equipment of the platform.
• Know and use databases of known proteins.
• Participate in research projects related to proteomics.
• Pose new objectives and research projects in this field.
• Publish the results of research in specialty journals.
• Present results at scientific conferences and similar events.
• Know and use databases of known proteins.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Often combine research activity with teaching and academic activity.
• Regularly report on advances and incidences in projects to project heads and/or collaborators.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia
• Grau: Bioquímica
• Grau: Biotecnologia
• Grau: Genètica
• Grau: Química

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Communication: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Crystallography technician

Nanotechnologist

Specialist in biofuels

Specialist in industrial biomaterials

In-vitro testing technician

• Work hours

  The work day may be part or full time, either intensive or split shift.

• Salary

  Gross salary ranges between 18,000 and 35,000 euros a year, depending on a candidate's years of experience.

• Professional category

  Technician