Nanofabrication Facility Technician

European Commission; España; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

ICN2 is seeking a lab technician to join the Nanofabrication Laboratory in Spain. In this role, you will operate cutting-edge equipment, oversee lab activities, and support research development. Suitable candidates must have a relevant university degree and experience in nanofabrication techniques, alongside strong communication skills.

Servicios

Support for relocation issues

Life Insurance

Formación

• University degree required.
• Experience in nanofabrication research and development.
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain laboratory equipment and cleanroom infrastructure.
• Conduct user training in nanofabrication areas.
• Ensure safety compliance in the laboratory.

Conocimientos

Proactivity

Teamwork

Communication

Educación

University degree in physics, chemistry, materials science or related field

Herramientas

Nanofabrication techniques

Cleanroom protocols

Descripción del empleo

Organisation/Company Institut Català de Nanociència i Nanotecnologia Research Field Chemistry Physics Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Research Support Positions Country Spain Application Deadline 20 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Description of Group/Project:

The Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2) is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join the Nanofabrication Laboratory as a lab technician. The selected candidate will assist in the operation of a diverse range of state-of-the-art nanofabrication equipment and contribute to the development of novel nanofabrication protocols, enabling significant advancements in the research conducted by ICN2 groups. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in all laboratory service activities

Main Tasks and responsibilities:

• Overall maintenance of laboratory equipment and cleanroom infrastructure. The candidate must possess the technical expertise to ensure the smooth daily operation of equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement an effective maintenance program to optimize reliability and performance.
• Conduct user training across various nanofabrication areas.
• Supervise laboratory activities, ensuring that students and research staff use the equipment properly and efficiently.
• Promote safety compliance by training users on best safety practices and helping monitor adherence to laboratory safety regulations.

University degree in physics, chemistry, materials science, or a related field (or have presented their TFG).

• Knowledge and Professional Experience:

Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and process development for sub-micrometer structures in device applications is required. Candidates should have experience in nanofabrication research and development, particularly in material deposition, etching tools and procedures, and lithographic techniques (e.g., e-beam, nanoimprint, and optical lithography).

• Personal competences:

Proficiency in English (both written and spoken), along with proactivity, teamwork, and strong communication skills, is essential.

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field ChemistryPhysics

Additional Information

• Full time work (37,5h/week)
• Contract Length: Temporary (1 year)
• Salary will depend on qualifications and demonstrated experience.
• Support to the relocation issues.
• Life Insurance.

Estimated Incorporation date:as soon as possible

Action funded with CEX2021-001214-S/MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033.

• 2 Reference letters or referee contacts.

Applications will be reviewed continuously.

Additional comments

Equal opportunities:

ICN2 is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion of people with disabilities.

ICN2 is following the procedure for contract of people with disabilities according with article 59 of the Royal Decree 1/2015, of 30 of October.