The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the High Throughput Experimentation Unit of the Reaction Technologies Department.

The services offered from the HTE Unit are:
- Design and execution of screening campaigns to explore reactivity and chemical reaction space.
- Parallel synthesis.
- Generation of compound libraries.
- Scientific and technical training of researchers in HTE methodology and associated techniques.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Maintenance, checking, calibration and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment (mainly GC-MS, UPLC-MS, SFC, Prep LC-MS, liquid handling robotic platforms, solid dispensing equipment, and glove box).
- Development of analytical methods using GC-MS/FID, UPLC-MS/DAD, SFC-DAD for compound identification and quantification in complex mixtures.
- Development of data processing methods and data visualization workflows with HTE-analysis software to streamline analysis and interpretation of experimental results.
- Preparation of pre-dosed reaction plates.
- Execution of HTE screening campaigns.




- Run preparative HPLC-MS/DAD purifications to isolate target compounds.
- Help and teach the ICIQ researchers in the use of the Unit instrumentation.
- Management and maintenance of the Unit reagent library.
- Lab organization (inventory, orders, managing repairs ).

Requirements:
- BSc degree in Chemistry.
- Chromatography knowledge and experience.
- Organic synthesis knowledge and experience.
- Motivation and ability to solve complex problems.
- Advanced knowledge of Excel.
- Good English level.
- Organized and meticulous person.

Valued qualities:
- PhD or Master’s degree in Chemistry.
- Previous experience in preparative HPLC purifications.
- Previous experience in HTE.
- Experience in mass spectrometry.
- Experience in liquid-handling robotic platforms
- Python programming skills for data analysis and workflow automation.
- Data management skills with experience handling, proce

📌 Hte Laboratory Technician (Tarragona)
🏢 ICIQ
📍 Tarragona