**BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center is conducting a research project to develop an artificial placenta, which involves animal experimentation. We are looking for a passionate individual to work as a Senior Engineer to perform a key position.****Context**:BCNatal | Fetal Medicine Research Center, directed by Prof. Eduard Gratacós, is a multidisciplinary research centre in fetal and perinatal medicine, recognised as one of the world's best research teams in the field.Accredited by the Spanish government as an excellence research centre, it works to find solutions to diseases of prenatal origin. The centre is ranked among the top international research groups in maternal-fetal medicine.BCNatal-FMRC is the research branch of the BCNatal clinical centre, providing a privileged environment for clinically applicable and translational research.**Application process**:Use the Talent Clue link to apply, attach your CV and a motivation letter including at least two references, which will not be contacted without your permission.**Main purpose of the job**:- Integration of new equipment/devices and existing ones within the project system.- Testing of new components and monitoring of these components during experiments.- Maintenance of integrated components and integration of new ones without limiting the progress of the experiment.**Main duties and responsibilities**:- Contacting suppliers and managing purchases of equipment/tracking new devices and their integration into the current system.- Writing and updating standardized protocols and troubleshooting content.- Ability to diagnose and resolve problems in real-time with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.- Creating and updating the prototypes for training purposes and keeping up-to-date the training protocols.- Providing prompt responses to daily issues, confirming received requests, and ensuring smooth flow of information.- Effectively working with the agile method of senior coordinators and project managers.- Collaborative communication with the junior staff of integration and development for quick and smooth integrations.- Documenting testing phases and versions of new devices to facilitate agile feedback and iteration process.- Agile management of project priorities, resources, and initiatives.**Other tasks**:- Presenting research results at national and international conferences or events.- Maintaining accurate records and documenting actions taken.- Ensuring prompt and efficient response to queries (daily troubleshooting), acknowledging all communication, and ensuring efficient flow of information.- Complying with the 4Rs (reduction, reuse, recycling, and recovery) and ethical guidelines regarding the use of animals in research.**We offer you**:- You will participate in an innovative project in constant technological update.- You will have a competitive salary according to your profile for this position.- You will have a flexible time-table, with the support you need to conciliate and balance your personal and professional life.- You will be part of an expert, young, dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic team united by a common purpose, to improve extreme preterm newborns prognosis.- You will enjoy a professional work environment, which is really distinguished by our humanity and closeness. And where we take care of diversity and inclusion. Diverse viewpoints, your curiosity, bring diverse capabilities that strengthen our focus and fuel our growth.- We are proud on offering equal opportunities and a close, welcoming environment. All people receive consideration for our vacant positions, without distinction of gender, age, race, religion, identity, sexual orientation, origin, disability or any other characteristic.**Profile Requirements**:- Scientific/engineering Ph.D. with academic training in prototype integration and innovative device integration into complex systems.**Requirements**:Qualifications:Relevant Professional Experience:- Experience in prototyping and integration of prototypes into existing systems.- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).- Experience working in a research environment and/or technological start-up.- Ability to prioritize and organize workload and meet deadlines.- Strong communication skills with junior and senior staff from different areas.- Demonstrated participation in innovation projects. #J-18808-Ljbffr
