.We are seeking a highly motivated Nanoformulation Development Technician to join the Nanomol-Bio group (https://nanomol-bio.Icmab.Es/) at the Institut de Ciència de Materials de Barcelona (ICMAB-CSIC) in Bellaterra.
We are specifically looking for a team member with a background in nanoparticle formulation.Main tasks:The candidate will work in the Nano4Rare project (Preclinical development of a nanomedicine candidate for Fabry rare disease treatment to enter clinical phase), funded by the Strategic EIC Transition Challenges program from European Innovation Council, and granted to the Nanomol-bio group (CSIC) (https://nano4rare.Eu/).As a Nanoformulation Development Technician, the candidate will prepare and characterize nanoformulations based on nanovesicles, focusing specifically on the pharmaceutical product being developed for the treatment of Fabry disease, named nanoGLA, and intended to progress to preclinical phases.The candidate will also be involved in the data management of the results obtained in the Nano4Rare project.Key responsibilities:Preparation of new batches of nanoGLA at different production scales, especially using high-pressure techniques and tangential flow filtration.Characterization of nanoGLA samples, using different physicochemical/biological techniques for colloidal systems, such as DLS, ELS, cryo-TEM, among others.Store and classify all the data acquired in the Nano4Rare studies.Register and process all the parameters obtained in the Nano4Rare project.Collaborate with the other involved areas for the correct advance of the nanoGLA drug product development.Requirements:BSc in Nanoscience, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.MSc in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, Nanoscience, or a related field.Personal skills & others:Experience on the preparation and physicochemical characterization of nanovesicular systems is desirable.A working understanding of laboratory management, calibrations, protocol development, and quality system monitoring to product development is desirable.Proactive, team player and excited to collaborate with others.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to adapt to a flexible and changing R&D environment, and to work independently.Basic English and computer skills at user level.Conditions:Type of contract: full-time contract.Salary: Gross annual salary in accordance with the CSIC salary policy, depending on the candidate's qualification and professional experience.Starting date of contract: As soon as possible.How to apply:Send the following application documents to ******:Curriculum (CV)Motivation letterStatement of the applicant's experienceThe recruitment process will be closed when a suitable candidate is found