Lab Technician - Plastic & Microplastics Research

Universitat de Barcelona; España; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Universitat de Barcelona seeks a First Stage Researcher to join the TRAP project, supporting field, laboratory and data management activities for plastics and microplastics in marine and coastal ecosystems.

The technician will work closely with researchers, students and external stakeholders, contributing to environmental assessment, citizen science initiatives, and transparent reporting. Degree and English proficiency are valued, with a 6‑month contract renewable until 31/12/2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science preferred.
• Experience in environmental fieldwork and laboratory procedures for plastics.
• Strong data management, sample processing and reporting skills.
• Proficient in English; commitment to open science and sustainability.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and with citizen science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support field, laboratory and data management activities for plastics and microplastics monitoring in marine/coastal ecosystems.
• Collaborate with researchers, students and external stakeholders involved in environmental assessment.
• Assist in data curation, quality assurance and reporting for the TRAP project.

Skills

Sample processing

Data management

Quality assurance

Scientific reporting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

Universitat de Barcelona seeks a First Stage Researcher to join the TRAP project, supporting field, laboratory and data management activities for plastics and microplastics in marine and coastal ecosystems.

The technician will work closely with researchers, students and external stakeholders, contributing to environmental assessment, citizen science initiatives, and transparent reporting. Degree and English proficiency are valued, with a 6‑month contract renewable until 31/12/2027.