The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Unit of the ICIQ Scientific Core Facilities.
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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 and advises researchers on the most appropriate experiment to fit their needs. The NMR staff also takes care of instrument maintenance, updates and new experiment implementation.
Responsibilities (performed under the Unit’s Manager supervision)
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- Perform routine maintenance quality control of NMR instrumentation, including cryogen refilling, helium refilling, probe maintenance, shimming, pulse calibration, retiring measured samples, and performance monitoring.
- Troubleshoot and resolve instrument issues, coordinating with service engineers and suppliers when required.
- Attention to users of the unit, including measurement of NMR experiments, solving doubts about NMR experiments or providing information/suggestions about NMR experiments.
- Contribute to the implementation, optimization, and validation of new NMR methodologies, experiments, and instrumentation.
- Manage laboratory operations, including user access, supplier orders, equipment documentation, data management, and sample handling.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory quality and safety procedures, supporting internal and external audits.
- Attending seminars, webinars, and technical training.
Requirements
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- Chemistry degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) or equivalent.
- Good command of English (oral and written).
- Knowledge of informatics at user level.
- Previous experience with NMR instruments (preferably Bruker).
Valued abilities & qualifications
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- Experience in NMR instrument maintenance (preferably Bru