Nanoparticle Formulation Technician – Lab & Analysis

EuroSoHo; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remuneration

Parental leave

Flexible schedule

23 paid holidays

Personal days (9 leave days)

Job summary

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary group working in nanomedicine and nanomaterials. You will prepare and characterize organic and inorganic nanoparticles, including drug-loaded formulations, and assist with routine lab operations and safety.

You will train new users, coordinate reagent/orders, and assist in instrument maintenance while ensuring GMP-like lab practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• A relevant master’s degree will be highly valued.
• Practical experience in synthesis or formulation of organic or inorganic nanoparticles.
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, or fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Experience with chromatography, especially HPLC; FPLC valued.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization including drug loading and release.
• Ability to work accurately, independently, and per established protocols.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize and formulate organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles.
• Support preparation, optimization, and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations.
• Characterize nanoformulations including drug loading and release studies.
• Maintain laboratory operations and safety procedures.
• Train new users and coordinate laboratory resources.
• Manage equipment maintenance and calibration.

Skills

Lab techniques

Nanoparticle formulation

Analytical methods

HPLC

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HPLC

FPLC

DLS

UV-Vis

SEM

TEM

Job description

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary group working in nanomedicine and nanomaterials. You will prepare and characterize organic and inorganic nanoparticles, including drug-loaded formulations, and assist with routine lab operations and safety.

You will train new users, coordinate reagent/orders, and assist in instrument maintenance while ensuring GMP-like lab practices.