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Technician in the instrumental analysis laboratory

Reference:

24FUBPASCTBETATCTCI11650

Vacancy type:

New Position

Area:

Laboratories

Call end:

23/08/2024

Job description

Description:
The BETA Technology Centre is formed by a young, multidisciplinary team of 100 researchers, and is looking for a dynamic person with leadership skills and eager to be part of this project. We are looking for a technician to work in the instrumental analysis laboratory of the Centre. The BETA Technology Centre has grown exponentially since its creation at the end of 2014, and since March 2021 the centre has new facilities with more than 800 m² of laboratory and pilot plant spaces. Within these new spaces, the instrumental analysis laboratory is a key part and currently has the following instrumentation: gas chromatographs (with ECD, FID, MS and TCD detectors), liquid chromatographs (HPLC and IC), CHN elemental analysers, and flame atomic absorption spectroscopy.

 

Functions and duties:
– Performing sample analysis with the instrumental analysis equipment of C.T. BETA.
– Ensuring the proper use and operation of the equipment.
– Periodic maintenance of the equipment.
– Supporting the centre’s researchers in the analysis of samples.
– Guarantee the quality of the results obtained in the instrumental laboratory.

Requirements

Spanish Decree on recognition of qualifications of teaching and research staff, and service staff

According to Spanish Royal Decree 889/2022, those who apply for teaching and research staff (PDI) or service staff (PAS) posts should have any qualifications issued abroad officially recognised in Spain, since such approval qualifies for the exercise of regulated professions in Spain. Research-only staff are exempt from this requirement.

  • Vocational training: Intermediate-level vocational training in fields related to the subject of the call for applications.
  • Certification of Level C1 in Catalan or commitment to obtain it.
  • Accreditation of Level B2 English or commitment to obtain it.
  • Knowledge and previous work with instrumental analytical techniques, such as: Ion Chromatography, Liquid and Gas Chromatography, Atomic Absorption, among others.

Merits

– University degree in: Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Sciences or similar.
– PhD in Chemistry or similar.
– Previous work in other chemical analysis laboratories, preferably in the field of the environment.
– Have worked in the field of research, either in universities or research centres.

Competences

  • Planning and organisation
  • Concern for order and quality
  • Teamwork and cooperation
  • Self-control
  • Organisation
  • Flexibility and change management
  • Learning and use of knowledge

This job offer includes

Inclusion in the professional group Administrative and service staff (PAS)
Type of contract: permanent
Total work: full-time
Gross salary: 24.604,20 €