Senior Laboratory Technician

Entzimatiko; Almería; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biotechnology company in Andalucía, Spain is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to lead analytical operations in enzymatic depolymerization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with HPLC and GC-MS, and a strong background in analytical chemistry. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on sustainable manufacturing and competitive compensation.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Impactful projects

Formación

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Proven expertise in HPLC and GC-MS operation and troubleshooting.
• Experience in method development and validation.

Responsabilidades

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC and GC-MS systems.
• Supervise daily laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new compounds.

Conocimientos

HPLC operation

GC-MS operation

Data interpretation

Method development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Educación

Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Science

Herramientas

Chromatography data systems (Empower, ChemStation, MassHunter)

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced laboratory professional to join our analytical team as a Senior Lab Technician.

The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on experience with HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) and GC-MS (Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry), and a passion for analytical precision.

This position offers the opportunity to lead analytical operations in the disruptive field of plastics enzymatic depolymerization, and contribute to large-scale high-impact projects in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Science, or a related field.
• Minimum +6 years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Proven expertise in HPLC and GC-MS operation is a must, data interpretation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in method development and validation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with chromatography data systems (e.g., Empower, ChemStation, MassHunter, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot HPLC and GC-MS systems for quantitative and qualitative analysis of samples.
• Supervise daily laboratory activities and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new compounds, formulations, or materials.
• Review and approve analytical data, ensuring accuracy, reproducibility, and proper documentation.
• Manage instrument calibration schedules, reagent inventories, and lab resource planning.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and contribute to scientific presentations.

Why Join Us

You’ll join Entzimatiko, a dynamic, multidisciplinary team at the cutting edge of enzymatic innovation, where your work will directly impact the development of sustainable, high-performance industrial bioprocesses.

We foster a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, offer competitive compensation, and provide the opportunity to help shape the future of sustainable manufacturing.