Nanomedicine Lab Technician: Nanoparticle Synthesis & QC

Euraxess; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary nanomedicine group. You will synthesize and formulate organic and inorganic nanoparticles, characterize formulations, and assist researchers in preparation, scale-up, and analytical testing.

The role involves operating and maintaining instruments (HPLC, FPLC, DLS, UV-Vis, SEM/TEM prep), training new users, and coordinating safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nanoscience/Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree will be highly valued.
• Experience in synthesis/formulation of organic or inorganic nanoparticles (polymeric, silica-based, metallic).
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques (DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, fluorescence).
• Experience with chromatographic techniques, especially HPLC; FPLC valued.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization including drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics, and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to work accurately, independently, and according to established protocols.
• Strong organizational, documentation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and formulate organic and inorganic nano systems.
• Support preparation, optimization and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations.
• Characterize nanoformulations including drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, and release profiles.
• Develop and implement analytical methods using HPLC and FPLC.
• Physicochemical characterization using DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, and fluorescence.
• Prepare samples for electron microscopy and support SEM/TEM characterization.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and ensure quality control.
• Train new group members and coordinate lab procedures and safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent work

Organizational skills

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Master’s degree valued

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

DLS

zeta-potential

UV-Vis

Fluorescence

SEM

TEM

Job description

Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary nanomedicine group. You will synthesize and formulate organic and inorganic nanoparticles, characterize formulations, and assist researchers in preparation, scale-up, and analytical testing.

The role involves operating and maintaining instruments (HPLC, FPLC, DLS, UV-Vis, SEM/TEM prep), training new users, and coordinating safety and documentation.