Senior Laboratory Technician
IMDEA Water is a non-profit research Institute, promoted by the Regional Government of Madrid, to carry out research in water technologies. This Institute is part of the IMDEA network, the institutional framework that combines support from both the public and private sectors and harmonizes research with market demand, strengthening the presence of the private sector in science.
It complies with the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.
This call is to hire a Senior Laboratory Technician for the project Development of analysis methods for quality control of water and soils. Identification and quantification of contaminants (organic and inorganic) in environmental samples (water, soil and biota) by mass spectrometry techniques (MS). The project will be executed between April of 2024 and December of 2026.
The main tasks include:
- Development of screening methodologies (target and non-target) to carry out the identification of contaminants of emerging concern (CEC) in water samples and other environmental matrices (soils and biota) by liquid chromatography coupled to high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) with time-of-flight analyzers (QTOF y TOF): evaluation of sample treatments and chromatographic conditions, study of MS/MS spectra and use of libraries and databases.
- Support in CEC analyses by triple cuadrupole mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Sample treatments (SPE, organic extractions, etc.).
- Development of metals speciation methodologies in water samples by LC-ICP-MS.
- Design of workflows of analytical development and reports on discussion of results.
- Validation of the analysis methods.
- Data processing and interpretation of results: evaluation of quality controls, internal standards and validation parameters.
- Control and maintenance of instrumental equipment used in developed methods.
- Literature search and processing of scientific information (ISI Web of Science, Scifinder, Scopus).
- Writing SOPs for the implementation of laboratory, analysis results reports and scientific articles.
- Participation in dissemination events.
- Other similar tasks (nature and qualification) charged by IMDEA Agua Direction.
Candidates must meet the following requirements:
- To be in possession of a degree, or graduate with Master, in Chemistry and/or related areas. EQF Level 7 (MECES 3)
- Valuable experience in liquid chromatography coupled to triple quadrupole and/or high resolution mass spectrometry, and in validation of analytical methods.
- Previous experience in metal analysis by ICP-MS will be valued.
- Knowledge of the tasks to be carried out above mentioned above.
- Advanced level of English conversation and writing.
- Familiarization with ISO 9000 and GLPs.
- Resolutive ability to design and carry out a work plan.
Candidates must present the following information:
- Curriculum Vitae (Spanish or English). The CV must be attached using the IMDEA Water template. CVs in any other format will not be accepted.
- A cover letter presenting her/his candidacy and merits, and including her/his personal motivation to join the laboratory team (Spanish or English).
- Other documents for accrediting the experience in the required profile.
- CV (suitability of the profile to the open position): education, experience, etc.
- Knowledge of software (Sciex and Agilent), ISO 9001.
- Those candidates with the highest score can be called for an online interview to evaluate their knowledge and attitudes related to the open position.
Employment contract full-time: 37.5 hours/week.
Annual gross salary: 24.000 €
Approximate incorporation date: April, 2024.
Recruitment modality: contract for scientific-technical activities of article 23-bis of Law 14/2011, of June 1, on Science, Technology and Innovation. A period of 2 years is foreseen for the performance of the work covered by the contract, which may be extended depending on the availability of funds and the achievement of the objectives.
IMDEA Water Foundation. Avda. Punto Com nº 2 - 28805 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid.
- Cover letter (pdf)
- Other documents
Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates