Support Technician Ref Support Technician 2023-09 ER

The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Support Technician to work in Dr. Elisabet Romeros group.

ICIQ is one of the worlds internationally recognized leading institutions in the field of chemistry committed to solving major social and economic challenges by conducting top quality research in three main areas: Sustainable Catalysis Renewable Energy and Health. The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering highquality educational programs to master PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (full details on ).

ICIQ is looking for a Support Technician to work in the group of Dr. Elisabet Romero.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain in good condition and optimize when needed the spectroscopic equipment present in the labs.
• Supervise the materials utilized in the lab and place the orders to keep the stock.
• Repair the elements that may break in the lab.
• Communicate with the Mechanical Workshop to design and build pieces needed to perform the daytoday work in the lab or to adapt the present equipment to new needs.
• Communicate with the institute Maintenance team whenever needed.

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry or Physics.
• Expertise in spectroscopic techniques.
• Proven excellent knowledge of English.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Capacity to work in a team.

Valued qualities:

• Positive attitude openmind and dynamism.

We offer:

• A fulltime employment contract linked to the ERC Starting Grant: 805524 BioInspiredSolarH2 ending on 30/09/2024.
• Remuneration according to the Institute salary scales.
• Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.
• Incorporation: January 2024

OTMR principles in the selection processes

ICIQ follows the principles of Open Transparent and Meritbased Recruitment (OTMR) and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers as established by the European Commission.

ICIQ follows in its selection process a gender equality opportunity policy and a nondiscrimination policy on the basis of age ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation language and disability.

ICIQ is committed to promoting a worklife balance for its employees and as such offers flexible working hours.

Selection Process

ICIQs selection process usually entails the following phases:

• Preselection: The preselection process will be based on qualifications and expertise as reflected on the candidates CVs. This phase is meritbased.
• Interview: Preselected candidates will be interviewed by the Hiring Manager of the position and the appointed Selection Committee.
• Offer Letter:Once the successful candidate is selected the People Unit will extend a Job Offer specifying the start day salary and overall job conditions.

For further information you can visit our HR Excellence in Research page at: HR Excellence in Research (iciq.org)