Senior Laboratory Technician

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading bioprocessing company in Spain is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to lead analytical operations in enzymatic depolymerization projects. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s or PhD in Chemistry or related fields, with 6+ years of experience in analytical chemistry, specializing in HPLC and GC-MS. This role offers the chance to contribute to sustainable manufacturing solutions within a collaborative and innovative team.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Collaborative growth-oriented culture

Opportunity to impact sustainable manufacturing

Formación

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in analytical chemistry laboratories.
• Proven expertise in HPLC and GC-MS operation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

HPLC operation

GC-MS operation

Data interpretation

Method development

Method validation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Chromatography data systems proficiency

Educación

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

Herramientas

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.