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.

ICIQ is one of the world’s internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis, Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programs to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on http://www.iciq.org/).

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 fit 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. In addition, the NMR staff, also takes care of the instruments maintenance, update and new experiments implementation.

Responsibilities (performed under the Unit’s Manager supervision)

• 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

• 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:

• Experience in NMR instrument maintenance (preferably Bruker).

• Experience in the application of NMR to small molecules.

• Practical scientific instrumentation skills.

• Service orientation and user-focused mindset.

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and effective time management.

• Intercultural and interpersonal and communication skills.

• Proactive attitude, adaptability, and willingness to learn.

• Team player.

We offer:

• A creative and professionally stimulating scientific environment.

• Remuneration aligned with the company’s salary policy, within the PSRTU1–PSRTU5 band (PSRTU1 26.780€ - PSRTU5 35.020€) based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

• Immediate start date.

• An international and dynamic environment within a multidisciplinary team.

• Annual salary split into 12 monthly payments. Flexible 37.5 hours working week.

• Free parking available at our facilities.

• Continuous training plan to support your professional development.

• Good connection to public transportation networks.

• Facilities with spacious areas, abundant natural light, and a functional, well‑designed environment aimed at enhancing people’s wellbeing.

All Applications Must Include

• A Cover Letter with a statement of interest in English, including two contacts for further references Applications without this document will not be considered

• A full CV in English including contact details

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 based on 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.

Reservation of places for people with disabilities equal to or greater than 33%

This place is reserved for candidates who meet the requirements and have the legal status of people with disabilities with a degree of disability equal to or greater than 33%.

In the event that there are no applicants with disabilities who meet the requirements, the rest of the applications without declared disability will be evaluated.

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:

• Hiring Manager: Dr. Gisela Colet, RSA Manager

• Selection Committee Member: Dr. Gabriel González, RMN Unit

• Selection Committee Member: Dr. Imma Escofet, Managing Director

A Human Resources Unit representative will participate in the interviews to ensure procedural correctness and compliance with OTM R principles, without forming part of the Selection Committee.

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)