The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ)
is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance Unit of the Reaction Technologies Department. ICIQ is
committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of
knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial
Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics,
Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either
theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims
at training the future generation of scientists by offering
high-quality educational programmes to master, PhD students and
postdoctoral researchers (Full details on http://www.iciq.org/ ).
Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular
science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic
challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of
energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the
establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens’
quality of life in our influence area. The candidate will work in
the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Unit. This core facilities
Unit provides researchers with access to a wide range of NMR
experiments both under automation or manual mode. The unit also
advises researchers on the most appropriate experiment to their
needs, and it trains and instructs researchers in using NMR, what
information can be obtained from NMR experiments and how to
optimize the instrumental resources available. The services offered
from the NMR Unit are: Tasks and Responsibilities: Checking
possible new developments/experiments/improvements Cryoprobe
maintenance. Coordination with the cryoprobe supplier Daily check
of instruments performance. Spectral quality. Detecting and
managing formative needs Detecting and managing instrument
malfunctions Doing and checking orders from suppliers Help to users




Managing audits from internal/external sources Managing access
permits for new users Monthly check of instruments performance.
Shimming New users training NMR equipment maintenance. Retiring
measured samples and restarting NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid
helium refilling NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid nitrogen
refilling Participating in talks, webinars, meetings Periodical
check of instruments performance. Pulses Periodical check of safety
procedures Preparing and running experiments for users outside of
the ICIQ Running experiments requested by users All these tasks are
carried out under the supervision of the unit manager or, where
applicable, the immediate supervisor Candidate’s Profile: Chemistry
degree Advanced level of English, written and spoken Knowledge of
informatics (Windows, Office, NMR managing software) Valued
qualities: Previous experience with NMR instruments (preferably
Bruker) Previous experience in maintenance of NMR instruments
(preferably Bruker) We offer: A permanent full-time employment
contract. Remuneration according to individual’s
qualification/experience Annual salary split into twelve monthly
payments. Incorporation: April 2026. OTM-R principles in the
selection processes ICIQ follows the principles of Open,
Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of
Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the
European Commission. ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender
equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the
basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief,



sexual
orientation, language and disability. ICIQ is committed to
promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such,
offers versátil working hours. RESERVATION OF PLACES FOR PEOPLE
WITH DISABILITIES EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 33% This place is
reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the
legal status of people with disabilities with a degree of
disability equal to or greater than 33%. In the event that there
are no applicants with disabilities who meet the requirements, the
rest of the applications without declared disability will be
evaluated. Selection Process ICIQ’s selection process usually
entails the following phases: Pre-selection: The pre-selection
process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected
on the candidates’ CVs. This phase is merit-based. Interview:
Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of
the position and the appointed Selection Committee. Offer Letter:
Once the successful candidate is selected, the People Unit will
extend a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary and overall
job conditions. The Selection Committee for this process is
composed of: Dr. Gisela Colet , Manager of the Research Support
Area Dr. Gabriel González , Manager of the Nuclear Magnetic
Resonance unit Dr. Israel Macho , Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
technician A member of the Human Resources Unit The evaluation
committee will perform the assessment ensuring the absence of
conflict of interest with any of the candidates, and will sign a
Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest (DACI) to that end.
In case a conflict of interest arises, the evaluator will be
substituted by a different evaluator with similar expertise. For
further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research
page at: HR Excellence in Research ( iciq.org )

📌 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory Technician (Ref:Technician 2026-01 NMR) (Cataluña)
🏢 ICIQ
📍 Cataluña