Laboratory Technician at the Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group

Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC

Organisation/Company Institute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC Research Field Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 16 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Introduction to the vacant position:

The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices ResearchGroup is looking for an Laboratory Technician to support the activities of a multidisciplinary research group working in nanomedicine, nanomaterials, and biomedical applications.

The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation and characterization of organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles, including drug-loaded formulations. The position will involve physicochemical and pharmaceutical characterization of nanomotors.

The technician will also support the daily operation of the laboratory, maintain selected instruments, train new users, and coordinate laboratory organization and safety procedures.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Synthesis and formulation of organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles, including polymeric, silica-based, metallic, and other nanomaterial systems.
• Support researchers, collaborators and students in the preparation, optimization, and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations.
• Pharmaceutical characterization of nanoformulations, including:
• Drug-loading and encapsulation-efficiency studies.
• Drug-release and stability profiles.
• Quantification of active compounds and formulation components.
• Development and implementation of analytical methods using HPLC and FPLC.
• Physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles using techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and related analytical methods.
• Preparation of samples for electron microscopy and support with SEM and TEM characterization.
• Performance or coordination of complementary characterization techniques, such as rheology, when required.
• Maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and routine quality control of analytical and characterization equipment.
• Responsibility for selected laboratory instruments according to the candidate’s technical expertise.
• Preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures, equipment records, protocols, inventories, and experimental documentation.
• Organization of laboratory spaces and coordination of reagent, consumable, and equipment orders with other technicians and the Group Leader.
• Management of equipment reservation calendars and shared laboratory resources.
• Training of new group members in laboratory procedures, equipment operation, good laboratory practices, and safety regulations.
• Coordination of the onboarding and checkout procedures for group members.
• Management of the group’s laboratory spaces, shared computers, and associated technical resources.
• Acting as a contact point between researchers and external suppliers, technical services, equipment-maintenance providers, and relevant IBEC departments, including IT, Core Facilities, Infrastructure and Facilities, Health and Safety, Finance, Administration, and Communications.
• Supporting compliance with institutional health and safety requirements and contributing to a safe, well-organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Requirements for candidates:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A relevant master’s degree will be highly valued.
• Practical experience in the synthesis or formulation of organic or inorganic nanoparticles, such as polymeric nanoparticles, lipid-based formulations, silica nanoparticles, or metallic nanoparticles.
• Experience in nanoparticle characterization using techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, or related methods.
• Experience with chromatographic techniques, particularly HPLC. Experience with FPLC will also be highly valued.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization, including drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics, formulation stability, and quantitative analysis.
• Ability to work accurately, independently, and in accordance with established protocols.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural r