Introduction to the vacant position:

The Smart Nano-Bio-Devices Research Group is looking for an Laboratory Technician to support the activities of a multidisciplinary research group working in nanomedicine, nanomaterials, and biomedical applications.

The 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.

The technician will also support the daily operation of the laboratory, maintain selected instruments, train new users, and coordinate laboratory organization and safety procedures.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Synthesis and formulation of organic and inorganic micro- and nanoparticles, including polymeric, silica-based, metallic, and other nanomaterial systems.
• Support researchers, collaborators and students in the preparation, optimization, and scale-up of nanoparticle formulations.
• Pharmaceutical characterization of nanoformulations, including:




• Drug-loading and encapsulation-efficiency studies.
• Drug-release and stability profiles.
• Quantification of active compounds and formulation components.
• Development and implementation of analytical methods using HPLC and FPLC.
• Physicochemical characterization of nanoparticles using techniques such as DLS, zeta-potential analysis, UV–Vis spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, and related analytical methods.
• Preparation of samples for electron microscopy and support with SEM and TEM characterization.
• Performance or coordination of complementary characterization techniques, such as rheology, when required.
• Maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and routine quality control of analytical and characterization equipment.
• Responsibility for selected laboratory instruments according to the candidate’s technical expertise.
• Preparation and maintenance of standard operating procedures, equipme

📌 Laboratory Technician (Barcelona)
🏢 Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC)
📍 Barcelona