Nanoparticle Lab Technician – Nanomedicine & Characterization

EURAXESS Ireland; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 26.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working arrangements

Visa/permits assistance for foreigners

Paid holidays and parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary nano-bio devices team focused on nanomedicine and nanomaterials. You will prepare and characterize organic and inorganic nanoparticles, support drug-loaded formulations, and help maintain laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include analytical method development (HPLC/FPLC), particle characterization (DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, fluorescence), and EM sample prep.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Practical experience in synthesis or formulation of organic or inorganic nanoparticles.
• Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques including DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis spectroscopy, or fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques, particularly HPLC (FPLC valued).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization including drug loading and release.

Responsabilidades

• Synthesis and formulation of organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles.
• Support researchers and students in preparation, optimization, and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations.
• Pharmaceutical characterization of nanoformulations, including drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics, and stability.
• Development and implementation of analytical methods using HPLC and FPLC.
• Physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles using DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, and fluorescence spectroscopy.
• Preparation of samples for electron microscopy and SEM/TEM characterization.
• Maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and QC of analytical equipment.
• Organizing laboratory spaces and coordinating reagent, consumable, and equipment orders.
• Training new group members in procedures, GLP, and safety regulations.

Conocimientos

Nanoparticle synthesis

Nanoparticle formulation

Analytical characterization

HPLC analysis

FPLC

DLS

Zeta-potential analysis

UV-Vis spectroscopy

Electron microscopy prep

Laboratory maintenance

Documentation and SOPs

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related

Master’s degree valued

Herramientas

HPLC

FPLC

DLS

UV-Vis

Fluorescence spectroscopy

SEM/TEM sample preparation

Rheology (optional)

Descripción del empleo

The Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) in Barcelona seeks a Laboratory Technician to support a multidisciplinary nano-bio devices team focused on nanomedicine and nanomaterials. You will prepare and characterize organic and inorganic nanoparticles, support drug-loaded formulations, and help maintain laboratory operations.

Responsibilities include analytical method development (HPLC/FPLC), particle characterization (DLS, zeta-potential, UV-Vis, fluorescence), and EM sample prep.