Reference 2023-FIX-41
Deadline 15/12/2024
Division Experiments
Institution
ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.
Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.
Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.
Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.
Among the other scientific fields, life science research is thriving at ALBA. The facility offers to academic and proprietary researchers a variety of techniques capable to elucidate the structure and chemical composition of biological matter. Several biological laboratories which amount to more than 200m2 are available to support the research of the visiting groups, as well as the research carried out in-house. The laboratories include a general laboratory, a cold room at 4º C and two dedicated laboratories with biosafety level 2.
We are offering a position as a Technician of the Biological Laboratories in the Experiments Division. The successful candidate will be in charge of the services provided by the biological laboratories and support to ALBA staff and external users. You will find yourself in an area with excellent connectivity to the world, a place that will promote your professional career and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.
Tasks
As a highly motivated and well-trained employee with good technical skills in biology, you will work at the biological laboratories (BioLab) located at the Experimental Hall close to the life science beamlines. The main role of the BioLab is to provide state-of-the-art scientific equipment and services in different areas of life sciences research to ALBA instruments, to the growing academic and industrial community.
You will find the ideal conditions to thrive and perform an interesting and important function in this multidisciplinary, diverse, and international work environment. Specifically, you will:
Develop tasks and workflows at the Biolab as the person in charge of its technical management.Provide technical support to the BioLab's services offered to users and beamlines.Be in charge of the maintenance of the BioLab equipment.Support ongoing experiments in the laboratory, including support for experiment setup and sample preparation to users and beamline staff.Ensure that all safety regulations are followed at the BioLab.Maintain stock products and carry out the purchase orders required for the correct functioning of the laboratory.Update inventories, lab protocols, and OIS.Provide technical supervision of internship students. Requirements
The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training, and work experience invoked in the CV.
Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.
The candidate shall:
Hold an advanced professional training course (
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