ph3Introduction to the vacant position: /h3 pTheNanobioengineering Group is seeking for a Laboratory Technician to support an ongoing European Pathfinder project to develop electrochemical ion selective sensors (ISE). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with experience in biosensors for biomedical applications, particularly electrochemical ISE. /p h3Main tasks and responsibilities: /h3 ul liPlan and conduct tests to optimize biosensors. /li liOptimize the integration of a polyvinyl chloride-based potassium sensor and a pyrrole-based pH sensor. /li liPerform characterization using electrochemical techniques, such as cyclic voltammetry and potentiometry. /li liUndertake a short, fully funded stay in Italy to integrate our sensor with microarrays. /li liPrepare experimental reports, protocols, contribute to scientific publications and present findings at internal and external meetings. /li liParticipate in weekly lab meetings /li liActively contributing to lab research and collaborations. /li liExcellent manual skills and attention to details. /li liTeamwork, collaboration, proactivity. /li liAdaptability and willingness to support team needs /li liEnglish proficiency /li /ul h3Requirements for candidates: /h3 ul liScientific background in a relevant field (e.g., electrochemistry (CV, potentiometry), biosensors, ISEs) /li liKnowledge of surface characterization techniques, such as surface plasmon resonance, contact angle, and profilometry, will be valued. /li liHaving a doctorate does not disqualify the candidate; rather, it is an asset. /li liAbility to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time effectively /li liHigh level of English and excellent written communication skills in English. /li /ul h3Competencies and Skills: /h3 ul liWe 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. /li liCompetencies and skills: Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking. /li /ul h3We Offer: /h3 ul liNumber of available positions: 1 /li liStarting date: Midd October 2026 /li liMinimum year contract /li liWorking conditions: /li liFull time 1-year contract. Open ended.



Open-ended contract due to technical and scientific activities linked to the project and budget duration /li liCompetitive salary commensurate with previous experience. /li liMeasures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, versátil schedule working hours, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others). /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 h3Reference: LT-MM. /h3 h3Principles of the selection process: /h3 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 h3IBEC's Commitment on equal opportunity, diversity, and Inclusion: /h3 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 pVisit our devoted webpage on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. /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 pIn 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. /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 h3Protection of personal data: /h3 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 h3Who we are? /h3 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). IBEC is located within the Barcelona Science Park and is managing 3.800 square meters facilities, with an annual budget of 22 Mio€; 4.150 square meters of facilities; 21 research groups and a team of researchers and support services of 400 people from 35 different countries. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Laboratory Technician at the Nanobioengineering Research Group (Barcelona)
🏢 Barcelona Institute Of Science And Technology (Bist)
📍 Barcelona