Laboratory Technician for the Thermochemical Processes Unit of IMDEA Energy
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).
IMDEA Energy offers a position of Laboratory Technician in the Thermochemical Processes Unit within the framework of the Call for grants for the implementation of Technology R&D programmes 2018 of the Community of Madrid.
The main functions of the post will be:
- Preparation of bio-waste (lignocellulosic biomass, FORSU, etc.) by grinding and screening for thermochemical valorisation.
- Support in carrying out pyrolysis tests.
- Characterisation of reaction products (biochar, bio-oil, gas and coke) according to the usual tests carried out in the laboratory: Elemental analysis (CHNS-O), thermogravimetric analysis (volatile matter, ash and fixed carbon content), Karl-Fischer titration of bio-oil (H2O content), analysis by gas chromatography with TCD (gas composition) and FID (pyrolysis oil composition) detectors, analysis of bio-oils by gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometer (GC-MS), ion chromatography (IC), etc.
- General maintenance of the laboratory and calibration of equipment (balances, ovens, etc.).
- Monitoring of the perfect state of the means established for laboratory work in safe conditions.
This contract is financed through the programme S2018/EMT-4344(BIOTRES-CM) of the Call for aid for the implementation of Technology R&D programmes 2018 of the Community of Madrid, being 50% co-financed by the European Social Fund for the period 2014-2020.
IMDEA Energía is committed to co-finance 50% of this contract.
Mandatory requirement:
- To be in possession of the Technical Degree or Higher Technician in Laboratory Operations or similar within the framework of the vocational training of the educational system.
Other requirements to be assessed:
- Level of English.
- Knowledge of the most common analytical techniques in the Unit such as gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, potentiometric titrations, thermogravimetric analysis.
- Experience in the assembly and operation of small-scale experimental facilities (tubing, fittings, measuring and control instruments, data acquisition, etc.).
- Knowledge and experience in laboratory work according to standardised procedures.
- Knowledge of data processing, quality and safety in laboratories.
- Suitability of the candidate's training to the profile requested.
- Work experience related to the job profile.
- Knowledge of English
Duration: until the end of the project: 31/12/2022
Gross Remuneration: 15.000-19.000 € Gross per year
IMDEA Energy Institute, Móstoles, Madrid
- Curriculum Vitae
- Certificates of academic titles
- Motivation Letter
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.