Sterilization & Media Technician - Lab Prep & Autoclaves

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

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.