Fundación Fraunhofer Spain ResearchThe Fraunhofer Spain Research foundation is looking for a SENIOR TECHNICIAN to bring support and coordinate technical aspects on different projects at the Fraunhofer Center of Applied Theragnostics in Catalonia (Fraunhofer-CAT). The contract will be within the framework of the Fraunhofer-CAT project, whose objective is the development of new diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic tools in the field of precision medicine. For example, the development of new technologies for i) the establishment of biomimetic organ and tissue models for in vitro testing, ii) the development of sensors and electronic devices, iii) the design and validation of therapeutic strategies for personalized medicine, and iv) the production and validation of new biological models. This project is funded by: Ministerio de Ciencia, Innovación y Univeridades, Generalitat de Catalunya and Ajuntament de Barcelona.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Fraunhofer-CAT direction, the applicant will carry out the following activities:
- Support to research in microfluidics and organ-on-chip devices, including conducting experiments and analysis according to project workplan and publish and participate in publications.
- Management of specialized laboratory equipment, including training of new users, writing standard operation protocols, installation, repairing, calibration, location and records of the use.
- Ensure compliance with good laboratory practices in coordination with safety officers.
- Purchase management of specialized equipment, including collecting needs of laboratory members, documentation, relationships with suppliers and follow up until the reception and installation of the equipment.
- Collaboration in knowledge retention, including reading and reviewing of specific material, learning from other positions and participating trainings
Requirements for Candidates
Essential
- PhD in Materials Science
- Experience in a similar position (minimum 6 years)
- Excellent organizational skills for experimental planning, delivery preparation and reporting.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time effectively.
- Knowledge of biosafety and chemical safety protocols.
- Extensive knowledge in design, fabrication and testing of microfluidic devices and organ-on-chip devices.
- Competencies and skills: Communication, Teamwork and collaboration, Commitment, Proactivity, Integrity, Critical and Analytical thinking
- Good level of English
Advantagoeus
- Prior experience in cell culture and microscopy.
We Offer
- Number of available positions: 1
- Starting date: as soon as possible
- Working conditions:
- Full time permanent contract. Attractive salary
- Measures to reconcile work and family life (maternity and paternity leave, flexible schedule working hours, teleworking, 23 working days of paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters, among others).
- Fraunhofer Spain Research ensures equality of access to professional development opportunities irrespective of employment status or other factors.
- Stimulating, interdisciplinary research and high-quality international scientific environment.
- Induction programme to facilitate incorporation at Fraunhofer Spain Research and additional support is provided for foreigners to obtain Visa-working permit and to install in Barcelona.
How to Apply
Until the 1st of December, by sending a CV and motivation letter to info@fraunhofer.es with the reference “ST01-FCAT” as subject of the email.
Only those applications submitted before the deadline will be evaluated.