Senior Laboratory Technician

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading biotechnology firm in Málaga is seeking a Senior Lab Technician to lead analytical operations focused on enzymatic depolymerization. Candidates should have 6+ years of experience and expertise in HPLC and GC-MS. This role involves operating analytical systems, supervising lab activities, and developing methods for innovative projects. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Collaborative culture

Opportunity for professional growth

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Operate and maintain HPLC and GC-MS systems.
• Supervise daily laboratory activities.
• Develop and validate analytical methods.

Conocimientos

HPLC operation

GC-MS operation

Data interpretation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Chromatography data systems

Educación

Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry or related field

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.