Lab Technician - Tarragona, España - Institut Català d'Investigació Química

Institut Català d'Investigació Química

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Tarragona, España

hace 2 semanas

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Isabel García

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Looking for an exciting opportunity in one of the leading scientific research institutes? Come join us at ICIQ:
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Lab Technician for Dr. Katherine Villa's Research Group. This position will be funded by an ERC-StG project (PhotoSwim).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens' quality of life in our influence area.

Responsibilities

Assist in lab organization and the synthesis of photocatalytic nanoparticles.
Maintain lab equipment and assist in ordering laboratory supplies.
Analyse the samples by different techniques.
Organize and store all chemicals substances, and compressed gases according to safety instructions.
Ensure that all safety guidelines are always followed strictly and maintain a clean and orderly environment.

Requirements:

Good working knowledge of English (written and oral).
Good organizational skills.
Experience in liquid/gas chromatography and fluorescence microscopy would be desirable.
Knowledge of common laboratory techniques.
Excellent communication skills are essential.

Valued qualities:

Excellent practical laboratory skills and attention to detail.
Capable of decisionmaking, creative thinking, and problemsolving.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

We offer:

Work in a multidisciplinary team, within a scientifically stimulating atmosphere.
A fulltime employment contract linked to the ERC-StG project (PhotoSwim).
Remuneration according to the Institute salary scales.
Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.
Incorporation: 8th of May.

Department

Villa Group
Role
Technician
Locations
ICIQ
Employment type
Fulltime
Last Application Date
About ICIQ:

ICIQ, a chemistry leading institution:

The
Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is committed to solve major social and economic challenges such as climate change and the sustainable supply of raw materials and renewable energies.

Ranked among the top five centers in the Mapping Scientific Excellence and recognized with two Severo Ochoa Accreditations of Excellence, the Institute hosts 330 researchers organized in 15 research groups working on catalysis, renewable energies and computational chemistry.

As January of 2023, ICIQ counts with 6 ICREA Professorships and 22 European Research Council grants, being an attractive research center in the chemical field.

Located in Tarragona, close to the most important chemical hub in Southern Europe, ICIQ fosters collaboration with industry, transferring the knowledge and technology generated at the institute to promote the generation of new patents and spin-offs.

Another key pillar of ICIQ is preparing the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality training from engaging youngsters to postdoctoral researchers.