Junior Analytical Chemist at the Signal and Information Processing for Sensing Systems Research[...]
hace 3 días
Barcelona
Role Overview Se anima a todos los posibles solicitantes a que se desplacen y lean la descripción completa del puesto antes de presentar su candidatura. The Signal and Information Processing for Sensing Systems Group is seeking a Junior Analytical Chemist to work on the analysis of volatile biomarkers in human samples within the HARMONY‑VOCS project. The position will focus on VOC measurement using ion mobility spectrometry and chemical sensor technologies, aiming to develop robust analytical workflows for biomedical applications. Responsibilities • Preparation and handling of human samples before VOC analysis, • Measurement of volatile biomarkers using ion mobility spectrometry and sensor‑based platforms, • Development, validation, and improvement of standard operating procedures, • Implementation of calibration protocols for selected biomarkers, • Maintenance of laboratory instruments, ensuring that equipment remains in proper working order, • Management of consumables, laboratory organization, and support for daily laboratory operations, • Participation in the design, assembly, and optimization of experimental setups Requirements • Essential: Degree or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields, • Essential: Motivation for research and interest in biomedical applications of analytical chemistry, • Essential: Practical attitude toward laboratory work, including sample preparation, instrument operation, troubleshooting, and experimental setup development, • Essential: Competencies and skills (communication, teamwork, commitment, proactivity, integrity, critical thinking, analytical reasoning), • Essential: High level of English, • Advantageous: Experience in chromatography, chemical sensors, or VOC analysis, • Advantageous: Knowledge of chemometrics, statistics and/or design of experiments, • Advantageous: Experience in programming or data analysis Offer • Number of positions: 1, • Starting date: 1st September 2026, • Working conditions: 37.5 hours per week, full‑time, open‑ended contract linked to project and budget duration, • Benefits: measures to reconcile work and family life (parental leave, flexible working hours, 23 paid holidays, 9 leave days for personal matters), equality of access to professional development opportunities, training catalogue, mobility grants, mentoring program, interdisciplinary research environment, induction programme, support for visa‑working permits for foreigners Equal Opportunity IBEC is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality for all candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religion, disability, age, sexual identity or cultural background. The organization supports a gender‑balanced recruitment process for junior positions and provides equal opportunities in all stages. Personal Data Protection IBEC guarantees that candidates’ personal data are processed in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and relevant national laws. xcskxlj Personal data will be processed solely for the purposes of the selection process. For further questions regarding the application, please contact #J-18808-Ljbffr