Job offer

The selected person will have to carry out the following functions:

• Develop and maintain laboratory procedures, protocols, and instructions
• Effectively support researchers by providing technical assistance, demonstrating procedures, and collecting, preparing, and/or analyzing samples
• Supervise the proper storage of research material (including items from completed research projects)
• Maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment
• Compliance with health and safety regulations (in coordination with the health and safety technician):
• Ensure compliance with regulations and the correct use of PPE
• Maintain control of the inventory of chemical products (including the physical SDS repository) and equipment
• Waste management
• Activity planning
• Assess and identify potential risks. Report and collaborate in accident investigations and risk assessments For the development of their functions, they will have to interact with technical and research staff areas, as well as with suppliers.

• Intermediate vocational qualification in laboratory analysis and quality control or equivalent., * Experience in a similar laboratory in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Experience in the use of optical microscopy equipment.
• Experience in the use of metal additive manufacturing machines.

LANGUAGES

• Minimum English level B2 according to the CEFR.

DIGITAL COMPETENCE

• Advanced user of: Microsoft Office, preferably Office 365, especially Excel and Word.

Valorable

• ImageJ, The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.

It is important that the candidate meets the requirements indicated in the call:

1. Age (16-29 years old), be under 30 years of age at the date of hiring
2. Degree/qualification (according to the requested profile)
3. Registered as an unemployed job seeker at the emplyment office within the National Employment System (SEPE) before hiring: https://sede.comunidad.madrid/...
4. No employment relationship with IMDEA (during the 6 months prior to hiring).

The position is supported by Young Researchers Programme of the Community of Madrid within the framework of the ESF+ Programme: Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) / Programa de Jóvenes Investigadores de la Comunidad de Madrid en el marco del Programa FSE+: Plataforma de Tecnologías Estratégicas para Europa (STEP)

Languages ENGLISH

Level Excellent

Research Field Engineering

Years of Research Experience None, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. Female applicants are encouraged to apply to our research and technical positions. See our Gender Equality Plan here and our Code of Ethics here.

Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute's scientists and staff in "soft" or transversal skills. See the available training here.

Meet some of our alumni to see what it is like to work with us. Additional comments

• Full-time contract for 12 months.