Laboratory Technician for general operational and experimental support in high-temperature processes facilities
IMDEA Energy Institute is a Severo Ochoa Centre of Excellence dedicated to conducting research and development (R&D) in the fields of renewable energy and clean energy technologies, while fostering strong partnerships with leading companies in the energy sector (www.energy.imdea.org).
IMDEA Energy is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the High Temperature Processes Unit. We are looking for motivated candidates with recent vocational training studies to provide transversal support to our technical and research team in basic laboratory operations, setup assembly, routine maintenance, logistics, and safety management across experimental test benches and high-temperature facilities. Funded by the European Union.
Key Responsabilities:
- Support in the mechanical assembly, basic piping, and wiring of experimental test rigs and laboratory devices.
- Learning and execution of basic preventive maintenance routines for auxiliary laboratory equipment (vacuum pumps, chillers, compressors, and ventilation systems).
- Assisting in leak detection, pressure checks, and routine sensor verification (thermocouples, pressure sensors, flowmeters) under supervision.
- Logistical support in managing workshop consumables, fittings, technical gas cylinders, and tool inventories.
- Organization and replenishment of personal protective equipment (PPE), reagent reception, and support in laboratory chemical waste management.
- Maintenance of workshop and laboratory order, cleanliness, and compliance with Occupational Risk Prevention.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Higher-Level Training Cycle Degree (Vocational Training of the Educational System) in “Installation and Maintenance”, “Electricity and Electronics”, “Mechanical Manufacturing”, “Chemistry” (Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Techniques and Quality Control), or similar, obtained within the last 3 years.
Other requirements to value:
- Training or curricular internship experience in mechanical assembly, fluid circuits, piping/fittings, or basic electrical wiring.
- Familiarity with the use of standard workshop tools, measuring instruments, and basic sensors (thermocouples, pressure gauges).
- Basic technical reading and comprehension skills in English (equipment manuals and safety datasheets)..
- Adequacy of the candidate's training to the requested profile.
- Work experience related to the profile of the job position
- Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.
- Knowledge of English
- Remuneration: Depending upon qualification and expertise.
- Duration of the contract: Contract in accordance with current legislation.
IMDEA Energía: Móstoles, Madrid. 100% on-site position.
- 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.
