Laboratory Technician Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

Offer Description Introduction to the vacant position:

The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group is looking for a Laboratory Technician to support research activities in the synthesis and characterization of micro- and nanoparticles for the development of advanced nano-bio devices.

• Synthesis of micro- and nanoparticles (inorganic and organic) and support in the synthesis to group members
• Maintenance of the analytical and characterization tools, being responsible for some equipment based on candidate’s skills.
• Support on the sample preparation and characterization by microscopy techniques such as SEM and TEM.
• Lab organization, ordering to reagents and equipment in coordination with other technicians and the Group Leader.
• Introduction to the new members of the lab facilities and the lab rules. Managing the group’s equipment reservation calendars. Train new users in the use of equipment and lab procedures.
• Responsible for the on-boarding and check-out of group members.
• Management of the group’s lab spaces and computers.
• Contact person between the researchers and distributors, maintenance, security, secretary and other IBEC departments such as: IT, Core, Facilities, Health & Safety, Finances and Communications.
• Responsible for lab safety.

• Degree and master’s in chemistry; nanoscience and nanotechnology; nanomaterials and biomedical sciences.
• Knowledge in synthesis of nanoparticles inorganic or organic (e.g: polymeric-based nanoparticles, silica-based; metallic-based, etc.) and characterization techniques (e.g: DLS, Z-potential, spectroscopy techniques, etc.).
• Competences and skills:
  Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking;
  Problem solving skills and organizational skills in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• High level of English.

Advantageous:

• Experience as a Lab Technician supporting group members in international labs.
• Experience in electronic microscopy (such as SEM, TEM)
• Experience in 3D Printing and Cell culture.

We value not only technical expertise but also the demonstration of core competencies such as Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, and Critical and Analytical Thinking.

• Number of available positions:1
• Starting date:
  As soon as possible
• Working conditions:
• Full time 1-year contract.
• Measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
• IBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors. The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers.
• Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
• Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.

Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.

IBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) (Usted puede enviar una solicitud o contactar con nosotros por email usando el Buzón de Solicitud online de abajo)/

Our strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background.

For candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service.

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