Laboratory Technician for SCT MAE

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA; España; Presencial; EUR 32.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA is seeking a talented candidate to manage the scientific and technical services within the Energy Materials Area. You will help ensure SCT‑MAE operate safely and efficiently and support the organization in its mission.

The role covers experimental analyses, equipment development, procedure drafting, safety improvements, and staff training. The position offers a full‑time contract and integration into a multicultural, growing environment.

Formación

• University degree in Sciences or Engineering.
• Proficiency in English, Catalan and Spanish.
• Experience in research laboratories is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Perform experimental analyses/measurements and prepare result reports.
• Develop and commission new equipment/setups.
• Develop measurement procedures.
• Contribute to safety and health programs through inspections and audits.
• Draft protocols and work instructions.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment per an annual plan.
• Train junior researchers in lab equipment use.
• Support gas, cryogenics, deionized water and vacuum systems.
• Manage laboratory waste.
• Implement occupational risk prevention measures in spaces.
• Supervise processes and spaces, propose improvements.
• Oversee purchase and replenishment of consumables and PPE.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in assigned areas.

Conocimientos

English

Catalan

Spanish

Laboratory experience

Gas handling

Cryogenics

Educación

Physics degree

Chemistry degree

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Other Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 23 Sep 2026 - 11:33 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number PR150800 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced candidate to help us manage the tasks of the scientific and technical services within the Energy Materials Area. In this position, your key role will be to support the Organization in ensuring that the SCT‑MAE operate safely and efficiently.

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform experimental analyses/measurements and prepare the corresponding result reports.
• Development and commissioning of new equipment/setups.
• Development of measurement procedures.
• Collaborate in the continuous improvement program focused on people’s safety and health through IREC’s inspection and audit plan.
• Collaborate in drafting protocols and work instructions.
• Monitoring and maintenance of laboratory equipment, following an annual plan and schedule, ensuring compliance with Business Activity Coordination requirements.
• Train junior researchers in the use of laboratory equipment.
• Support the management of gas systems, cryogenics, deionized water systems, and vacuum systems.
• Management of laboratory waste.
• Implement occupational risk prevention measures in assigned spaces and collaborate in the center’s Self‑Protection Plan.
• Supervision and control of processes and workspaces, proposing improvements.
• Manage the purchase and replenishment of consumables, including personal protective equipment.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in assigned areas.

We offer incorporation into a stable, full‑time position within a multicultural, dynamic, and growing environment, supporting activities aimed at providing a future where access to energy is sustainable and accessible for everyone.

Salary will depend on the candidate’s professional experience, in accordance with IREC’s established salary range.

Topics Included in the Evaluation Test

The selection process will consist of an assessment of certifications, qualifications, and the candidates’ experience.

Requirements

Research Field Physics Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Chemistry Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• University degree in Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Geology, etc.) or Engineering.
• High level of English, Catalan, and Spanish, both spoken and written.

Preferred:

• Experience in research laboratories and their services (consumables, gases, deionized water, cryogenics), resource management, chemical product storage, waste management, consumable purchasing, etc.
• Experience in materials characterization techniques (UV‑Vis‑NIR and IR spectrometry, HPLC, Elemental Analysis, Optical and Electron Microscopy, XRD, surface characterization techniques – physisorption, chemisorption –, TG‑DSC, thermal treatment, particle size).
• Familiarity with research in catalysis, batteries, fuel cells, solar cells, and nanomaterials.
• Training in Occupational Safety and Health (OS&H).