Astiz Lab

Laboratory of Circadian Physiology | Achucarro Basque Center for Neuroscience

Iratxe Elorduy


Laboratory Technician


My work involves participating in various laboratory techniques, such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), cutting brain sections with the cryostat, preparing buffers, and performing image analysis, among others. I am in charge of placing the orders to ensure our laboratory has the necessary materials. Another important part of my job is teaching students the techniques established in our laboratory. 

I studied a Higher Vocational Education and Training (VET) as a Senior Laboratory Technician in Clinical and Biomedical Analysis at Zabalburu Ikastetxea (Bilbao, Spain), where I had my first contact with the laboratory. These studies motivated me to pursue a Higher VET as a Senior Laboratory Technician in Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnosis at Jesuitak Politeknikoa (Bilbao, Spain), completing my laboratory training. During the internship period, I met Mariana and realized how much I enjoy working in the lab. Before jumping into the lab, I also studied to be a Nurse Assistant. 

In my free time, I love to travel and spend quality time with my family and friends. I also enjoy watching series and reading a good book.