Laboratory Technician to work on "Electrochemistry applied to energy storage and conversion devices"

IMDEA Energy; Móstoles; Presencial; EUR 24.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System

Descripción de la vacante

A research institution in Móstoles is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work on electrochemistry applied to energy storage and conversion devices. Responsibilities include synthesis of active materials, assembling electrochemical cells, and managing lab processes. The ideal candidate should possess a Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree in relevant fields and have basic knowledge of instrumentation. This full-time position offers job stability until January 2027 and includes benefits from the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Formación

• Vocational Training in Laboratory of Analysis and Quality Control, Renewable Energy, or similar.
• Experience in research chemical laboratories preferred.
• Hands-on experience with electrochemical characterization techniques.

Responsabilidades

• Synthesize active materials for electrochemical cells.
• Fabricate and assemble electrochemical cells and reactors.
• Perform experiments with cells and reactors, including data acquisition.
• Maintain safety and quality in the laboratory.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain test and measurement equipment.

Conocimientos

Basic knowledge of instrumentation

Process control

English communication skills

Educación

Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree in relevant field

Herramientas

Electrochemical instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

Laboratory Technician – Electrochemistry applied to energy storage and conversion devices

IMDEA Energy is opening a Laboratory Technician Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented candidates to work on “Electrochemistry applied to energy storage and conversion devices”. The selected candidate will take part in operating equipment and processes, managing laboratory stock, and ensuring quality compliance, following safety procedures and applicable regulations.

Tasks Description

• Synthesis of active materials for electrochemical cells.
• Formulation, fabrication and assembly of electrochemical cells and reactors.
• Setting up and performance of experiments with cells and reactors, including data acquisition and sample collection for chemical analysis.
• General maintenance of chemical laboratories.
• Utilization, maintenance and calibration of test and measurement equipment.
• Good practices in the laboratory, such as safety and health procedures, use of laboratory notebooks, reagents and consumables stock control, and waste management.

Compulsory Requirements

• Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree (Vocational Training) in Laboratory of Analysis and Quality Control, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Renewable Energy, Chemistry and Environmental Health, Industrial Chemistry, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of instrumentation, equipment operation, and process control.

Other Merits to Value

• Professional experience in research chemical laboratories.
• Hands‑on experience in the use of electrochemical characterization techniques applied to half cells and full cells.
• Hands‑on experience in the use of electrical characterization techniques applied to energy storage and conversion devices.
• Experience in laboratory management activities, such as purchases, stocks and waste management.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

Selection Criteria

• Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.

Conditions

• Contract: Until the end of the project – January 2027.
• The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Research

Industries

• Research Services