Laboratory Technician position to work on automation and control of experiments


IMDEA Energy Institute is a María de Maeztu Center of Excellence whose objective is to develop R&D activities in the fields of renewable energies and clean energy technologies by establishing strong links with leading companies in the energy sector. (www.energy.imdea.org).

Description

IMDEA Energy is opening a Laboratory Technician Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit, looking for talented and motivated candidates to work on Automation and control of experiments.

Tasks Description:

  • General maintenance of the laboratory and equipment calibration.
  • Good practices in the laboratory, safety and health, control of stocks etc.
  • Assembly and commissioning of specific scientific equipment and experimental setups in the areas of automation, metrology, regulation and process control, respecting criteria of quality, safety and respect for the environment.
  • Operation and maintenance of infrastructures for experimental research in the scientific-technical area of electrochemical processes (batteries/hydrogen).
  • Creation and updating of the technical and safety documentation associated with the experimental devices developed.
Requirements

Compulsory Requirements:

  • To be in possession of a Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree, (Vocational Training of the Educational System), in Automation and Industrial Robotics o similar.

Merits to value:

  • Specific training or hands-on experience in LabView environment programming.
  • Knowledge on process variables monitoring and data management.
  • Oral and written communication skills in English.
Selection Criteria
  • Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
  • Experience related to the requested profile.
  • Knowledge of English.
  • Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
Conditions
  • Remuneration: Between 16.000€ - 20.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.
  • Duration of the contract: 1 year, possibility of annual renewals depending on performance.
Workplace

IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid.

Documents

Final decisions will be personally communicated by e-mail to all candidates.

 

Equal opportunities are guaranteed in the selection process, without any forms of discrimination. Female  applicants are encouraged to apply to favor parity in employment.
IMDEA Energy commitment is to guarantee equality in measures to balance personal, family and working life and to promote gender equality.