IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe, receiving the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities focus on materials for transport, energy, and health care, and the Institute has state‑of‑the‑art facilities for processing, characterisation and simulation of advanced materials.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, protocols, and instructions

Effectively support researchers by providing technical assistance, demonstrating procedures, and collecting, preparing, and/or analysing samples

Supervise the proper storage of research material (including items from completed research projects)

Maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment

Compliance with health and safety regulations (in coordination with the health and safety technician)

Ensure compliance with regulations and the correct use of PPE

Maintain control of the inventory of chemical products (including the physical SDS repository) and equipment

Waste management

Activity planning

Assess and identify potential risks, report and collaborate in accident investigations and risk assessments

Requirements





Intermediate vocational qualification in laboratory analysis and quality control or equivalent

Experience (desirable)

Experience in a similar laboratory in a multinational and multicultural environment

Experience in the use of optical microscopy equipment

Experience in the use of metal additive manufacturing machines

Languages

Minimum English level B2 according to the CEFR

Full command of English is required for all positions.

Digital Competence

Advanced user of Microsoft Office, preferably Office 365, especially Excel and Word

Valorable

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Mandatory Requirements

Age 16–29 years old; be under 30 years of age at the date of hiring

Degree/qualification (according to the requested profile)

Registered as an unemployed job seeker at the employment office within the National Employment System (SEPE) before hiring

No employment relationship with IMDEA during the 6 months prior to hiring

Conditions

Full‑time contract for 12 months

Availability to start in July 2026

Position supported by the Young Researchers Programme of the Community of Madrid within the framework of the ESF+ Programme: Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP)

Working Language The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.

EEO Statement IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work‑life balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply.

📌 Technical support - Metal additive manufacturing laboratory (Madrid)
🏢 Imdea Materials Institute
📍 Madrid