Expression of Interest – Sterilization and Media Technician

GIMM; Oeiras; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Lisbon is seeking a Sterilization and Media Technician to manage laboratory materials. Responsibilities include operating sterilization equipment, cleaning, and preparing culture media. Ideal candidates should have secondary education or technical training, proficiency in Portuguese and English, and strong organizational skills. The role offers an initial 1-year contract with extension possibilities based on funding availability.

Qualifications

• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Proactivity and dynamism.
• High sense of responsibility.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Previous experience in culture media and solution preparation or in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Collect and restock materials.
• Operate washing machines and sterilizers.
• Wash, sterilize, and distribute laboratory materials.
• Prepare sterile tubes, bottles, and tip boxes.
• Clean equipment and facilities.
• Complete records and forms.
• Prepare culture media and manage user requests.
• Support training of new technicians and resolve non-conformities.

Skills

Proficiency in Portuguese

Proficiency in English

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work well in a team

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary education (12th grade) or technical/higher education in sciences

Job description

Open Call for Expression of Interest – Sterilization and Media Technician

The Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) is seeking a Sterilization and Media
Technician to join Washing Room unit.

The main responsibilities include:

• Collection of dirty materials and delivery/restocking of clean materials;
• Operation of washing machines, steam sterilizers (autoclaves), and sterilization/drying
  ovens;
• Reception, washing, sterilization, final preparation, and distribution of laboratory materials;
• Preparation of sterile tubes, bottles, and tip boxes;
• Cleaning of equipment and facilities within the area;
• Completion of records/forms;
• Preparation of culture media and other services provided by S&M;
• Preparation and management of user requests through the dedicated platform.
• Support in the training of new S&M technicians and new users.
• Support in stock management of materials assigned to S&M.
• Support in organizing S&M tasks and services, and in resolving non‑conformities.

Profile of Candidate

• Secondary education (12th grade) or technical/higher education in the sciences or related
  fields;
• Strong attendance and punctuality;
• Proficiency in Portuguese, spoken and written;
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written;
• Proactivity and dynamism;
• High sense of responsibility;
• Strong organizational skills, versatility, and attention to detail;
• Ability to work well in a team;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Previous experience in culture media and solution preparation or in a similar role.

Working Conditions:

• Initial contract of 1 year, subject to the normal probation period;
• Possibility of extension based on funding availability.

Please send a detailed motivation letter, explaining why this position is of interest and what
motivates you to be a Sterilization and Media Technician and your CV, detailing previous relevant
experience, throught the e‑mail [e-mail].