Nanoparticle Synthesis & Automation Technician

ICN2; Bellprat; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Flexible schedule

Relocation support

28 holidays per year

Flexible compensation plan

Training in automation

Job summary

ICN2 seeks a Research Support Technician in the Inorganic Nanoparticles group to operate and develop robotic platforms for automated synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials, integrating synthesis with data management for reproducible workflows.

You will support daily operation of the robotic platform, optimize experimental protocols, and train researchers and students in synthesis and characterization techniques, contributing to a dynamic international research setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline is required.
• FP Superior in Chemistry, Laboratory Analysis, Chemical Processes, or a related technical field is required.
• Familiarity with chemical synthesis, sample preparation, and standard laboratory procedures.
• Practical experience in a chemistry, materials science, or related laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and manage the robotic platform for automated and high-throughput nanoparticle synthesis.
• Support the synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanoparticles using UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS, XRD, XPS, and ICP-OES.
• Assist in connecting automated synthesis with sample preparation and characterization procedures.
• Collect, organize, and document experimental data with traceability in the group database.
• Manage reagents, samples, consumables, and equipment; ensure safe daily operation.
• Provide technical assistance and training to researchers and students in the robotic platform and protocols.
• Coordinate sample preparation, characterization requests, and material distribution within the group and collaborating teams.

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline

FP Superior in Chemistry, Laboratory Analysis, Chemical Processes, or a related technical field

Tools

Robot platforms

Liquid-handling systems

Laboratory automation

High-throughput experimentation

Python (basic)

Job description

ICN2 seeks a Research Support Technician in the Inorganic Nanoparticles group to operate and develop robotic platforms for automated synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials, integrating synthesis with data management for reproducible workflows.

You will support daily operation of the robotic platform, optimize experimental protocols, and train researchers and students in synthesis and characterization techniques, contributing to a dynamic international research setting.