As a flagship research center in nanoscience and nanotechnology, our mission is to open and explore new frontiers of knowledge at the nanoscale and bring value to society in the form of new understanding, capabilities, and innovation, while inspiring and providing broad training to the next generations of researchers. Our research lines focus on the newly discovered physical and chemical properties that arise from the behaviour of matter at the nanoscale. ICN2 comprises 20 Research Groups, 7 Technical Development and Support Units and Facilities, and 2 Research Platforms, covering different areas of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Job Title: Research Support Technician
Description of Group/Project:
Research Support Technician - Laboratory Automation and Nanomaterials Characterization
The Inorganic Nanoparticles Group at ICN2 is seeking a motivated and hands-on Research Technician to support the operation and development of robotic platforms for the automated synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanomaterials.
The position will focus on integrating automated nanoparticle synthesis with experimental characterization and data management, contributing to the development of efficient, reproducible, and traceable experimental workflows.
The successful candidate will support the daily operation of the robotic synthesis platform, assist in the optimization of experimental protocols, and facilitate its use by researchers within the group and collaborating teams.
Support the synthesis and characterization of inorganic nanoparticles using techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy, DLS, XRD, XPS, and ICP-OES.
Data management and traceability: Collect, organize, and document experimental data, ensuring reliable sample identification, traceability, and integration into the group's experimental database.
Laboratory organization: Manage reagents, samples, consumables, and equipment associated with the robotic platform, ensuring efficient daily operation and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.




User support and training: Provide technical assistance and training to researchers and students in the use of the robotic platform and established synthesis and characterization protocols.
Research support: Coordinate sample preparation, characterization requests, and material distribution within the group and with collaborating research teams and external users.
Degree in Chemistry, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
FP Superior in Chemistry, Laboratory Analysis, Chemical Processes, or a related technical field.
Knowledge: Familiarity with chemical synthesis, sample preparation, and standard laboratory procedures.
Practical experience in a chemistry, materials science, or related laboratory environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research team.
Experience with robotic platforms, liquid-handling systems, laboratory automation, or high-throughput experimentation.
Basic knowledge of Python, experimental data processing, or laboratory databases.
Experience with standardized experimental protocols, data quality control, and sample tracking.

Support for relocation issues.

- Work-Life Balance and Flexibility with versátil work schedules
- 28 holidays per year
- Flexible compensation plan: tax advantages for contracting some products (health insurance, childcare, training, among others)
- A position in an international and multidisciplinary research environment at ICN2.
- The opportunity to contribute to the development of reproducible and data-driven materials research workflows.

Training in laboratory automation, high-throughput experimentation, and experimental data management.
Specific training on robotic synthesis platforms and advanced nanomaterial characterization will be provided.
At ICN2, we foster an inclusive and safe work environment, free from any form of discrimination-whether based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, origin, culture, religion, disability, or any other personal or social condition.

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