The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Unit of the Reaction Technologies Department.

ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programmes to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on http://www.iciq.org/).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens’ quality of life in our influence area.

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. The unit also advises researchers on the most appropriate experiment to their needs, and it trains and instructs researchers in using NMR, what information can be obtained from NMR experiments and how to optimize the instrumental resources available.

The services offered from the NMR Unit are:

 Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Checking possible new developments/experiments/improvements

• Cryoprobe maintenance. Coordination with the cryoprobe supplier

• Daily check of instruments performance. Spectral quality.

• Detecting and managing formative needs

• Detecting and managing instrument malfunctions

• Doing and checking orders from suppliers

• Help to users

• Managing audits from internal/external sources

• Managing access permits for new users

• Monthly check of instruments performance. Shimming

• New users training

• NMR equipment maintenance. Retiring measured samples and restarting

• NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid helium refilling

• NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid nitrogen refilling

• Participating in talks, webinars, meetings

• Periodical check of instruments performance. Pulses

• Periodical check of safety procedures

• Preparing and running experiments for users outside of the ICIQ

• Running experiments requested by users

• All these tasks are carried out under the supervision of the unit manager or, where applicable, the immediate supervisor

Candidate’s Profile:

• Chemistry degree

• Advanced level of English, written and spoken

• Knowledge of informatics (Windows, Office, NMR managing software)

Valued qualities:

• Previous experience with NMR instruments (preferably Bruker)

• Previous experience in maintenance of NMR instruments (preferably Bruker)

We offer:

 A permanent full-time employment contract.

• Remuneration according to individual’s qualification/experience

• Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.

• Incorporation: April 2026.

OTM-R principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a non-discrimination policy on the basis of age, ethnic or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a work-life balance for its employees and, as such, offers flexible working hours.

Selection Process 

ICIQ’s selection process usually entails the following phases:

• Pre-selection: The pre-selection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates’ CVs. This phase is merit-based.

• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.

• Offer Letter: Once the successful candidate is selected, the People Unit will extend a Job Offer, specifying the start day, salary and overall job conditions.

The Selection Committee for this process is composed of:

• Dr. Gisela Colet, Manager of the Research Support Area

• Dr. Gabriel González, Manager of the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance unit

• Dr. Israel Macho, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance technician

• A member of the Human Resources Unit

The evaluation committee will perform the assessment ensuring the absence of conflict of interest with any of the candidates, and will sign a Declaration of Absence of Conflict of Interest (DACI) to that end. In case a conflict of interest arises, the evaluator will be substituted by a different evaluator with similar expertise.

For further information, you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org)