ppInstitute for bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC /p pOrganisation/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 /p h3Offer Description /h3 pbIntroduction to the vacant position: /b /p pThe 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. /p pThe 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. /p pThe technician will also support the daily operation of the laboratory, maintain selected instruments, train new users, and coordinate laboratory organization and safety procedures. /p pbMain tasks and responsibilities: /b /p ul liSynthesis and formulation of organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles, including polymeric, silica-based, metallic, and other nanomaterial systems. /li liSupport researchers, collaborators and students in the preparation, optimization, and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations. /li liPharmaceutical characterization of nanoformulations, including: /li liDrug-loading and encapsulation-efficiency studies. /li liDrug-release and stability profiles. /li liQuantification of active compounds and formulation components. /li liDevelopment and implementation of analytical methods using HPLC and FPLC. /li liPhysicochemical characterization of nanoparticles using techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and related analytical methods. /li liPreparation of samples for electron microscopy and support with SEM and TEM characterization. /li liPerformance or coordination of complementary characterization techniques, such as rheology, when required. /li liMaintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and routine quality control of analytical and characterization equipment. /li liResponsibility for selected laboratory instruments according to the candidate’s technical expertise. /li liPreparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures, equipment records, protocols, inventories, and experimental documentation. /li liOrganization of laboratory spaces and coordination of reagent, consumable, and equipment orders with other technicians and the Group Leader. /li liManagement of equipment reservation calendars and shared laboratory resources. /li liTraining of new group members in laboratory procedures, equipment operation, good laboratory practices, and safety regulations. /li liCoordination of the onboarding and checkout procedures for group members. /li liManagement of the group’s laboratory spaces, shared computers, and associated technical resources. /li liActing 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. /li liSupporting compliance with institutional health and safety requirements and contributing to a safe,



well-organized, and efficient laboratory environment. /li /ul pbRequirements for candidates: /b /p ul liBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline. /li liA relevant master’s degree will be highly valued. /li liPractical experience in the synthesis or formulation of organic or inorganic nanoparticles, such as polymeric nanoparticles, lipid-based formulations, silica nanoparticles, or metallic nanoparticles. /li liExperience in nanoparticle characterization using techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential analysis, UV-Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, or related methods. /li liExperience with chromatographic techniques, particularly HPLC. Experience with FPLC will also be highly valued. /li liUnderstanding of pharmaceutical formulation and characterization, including drug loading, encapsulation efficiency, release kinetics, formulation stability, and quantitative analysis. /li liAbility to work accurately, independently, and in accordance with established protocols. /li liStrong organizational, documentation, and problem-solving skills. /li liAbility to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural research teams. /li /ul pHigh level of spoken and written English. /p pbAdvantageous: /b /p ul liPrevious experience as a Research or Laboratory Technician supporting multiple researchers in an international research environment. /li liExperience in the development, validation, or routine application of HPLC analytical methods. /li liExperience with FPLC, including protein or enzyme purification and characterization. /li liExperience with electron microscopy techniques, particularly SEM and TEM, including sample preparation. /li liExperience in drug-delivery systems, nanomedicine, pharmaceutical technology, or formulation science. /li liExperience in stability studies and quality-control procedures. /li liExperience with cell culture and basic in vitro biological assays. /li liFamiliarity with good laboratory practices, risk assessment, chemical safety, and laboratory-quality documentation. /li liExperience with rheological characterization of materials, hydrogels, biological fluids, or nanoparticle formulations. /li /ul pExperience with 3D printing or microfabrication techniques. /p pbCompetencies and Skills: /b /p pWe value not only technical expertise but also the demonstration of core competencies such as Communication, Teamwork and Collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, and Critical and Analytical Thinking. /p pbWe Offer: /b /p ul liNumber of available positions: 1 /li liWorking conditions:ul liFull-time 1 year open-ended contract for scientific and technical activities, linked to the project and budget durationMeasures to reconcile work and family life (versátil remuneration, parental leave, flexible schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). /li /ul /li liIBEC ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status, length at IBEC or other factors.



The IBEC’s yearly training catalogue offers a wide range of training in technical and transferable skills including mobility grants and a Mentoring programme for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers. /li liStimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment. /li liInduction programme to facilitate incorporation at IBEC and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona. /li /ul pIBEC is committed to the principles of the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers of the European Commission and the Open, Transparent and Merit based Recruitment principles (OTM-R) /p pbIBEC´s Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion: /b /p pOur strength and excellence as an international transdisciplinary Research Institute are based on diversity. Being an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, so that we support employees irrespective of their gender, nationality, religion, disabilities, age, sexual identity or cultural and socioeconomic background. /p pFor candidates with children that come from outside Barcelona, we offer babysitting services during the interview, so you don’t have to worry about anything else than doing a good interview. Contact us if you are interested in this service. /p pbIn categories where women are underrepresented, such as Group Leader positions, and with the aim of ensuring gender balance in recruitment processes, women candidates must represent at least 50% of those interviewed for Junior-level positions and 40% for Senior-level positions, provided they have CVs comparable to those of male candidates. At the end of the evaluation process, in cases of equal merit, preference will be given to women candidates. /b /p pIBEC, as a signatory of the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), will consider, especially for early-stage investigators, much more the scientific content of research outputs, than publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which it were published. /p pbProtection of personal data: /b /p pIBEC guarantees that candidates' personal data are processed in accordance with the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Law 3/2018 on Data Protection. /p pPersonal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. /p pbWho we are? /b /p pThe Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia, IBEC is an interdisciplinary research center focused on Bioengineering and Nanomedicine based in Barcelona. IBEC is one of the top research institutions named as a Severo Ochoa Research Centre by the Ministry of Science, Universities and Innovation, which recognizes excellence at the highest international level in terms of research, training, human resources, outreach and technology transfer. /p pIBEC's mission is to develop international high-quality interdisciplinary research that, while creating knowledge, contributes to making a better quality of life, improving health and creating wealth. A close link with key universities, reference hospitals and corporations, are assets that facilitate achieving the mission. /p pIBEC was established in 2005 by the Generalitat de Catalunya (Autonomous Government of Catalonia), the University of Barcelona (UB) and the Technical University of Catalonia (UPC). /p pIBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and UPC Besós Campus, with an annual budget of 21 Mio€; 4.400 square meters of facilities; 25 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 450 people from 40 different countries. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Laboratory Technician at the Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group (Barcelona)
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