The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to work in the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Unit of the Reaction Technologies Department.

ICIQ is committed to performing excellent research at the frontier of knowledge in the broad area of chemistry (Catalysis, Artificial Photosynthesis, Activation of Small Molecules, Photovoltaics, Functional Molecular Assemblies and Chemical Biology, from either theoretical or experimental perspectives). The institute also aims at training the future generation of scientists by offering high-quality educational programmes to master, PhD students and postdoctoral researchers (Full details on http://www.iciq.org/).

Our mission is to lead, from the vantage point of molecular science, cross-strategies for solving major social and economic challenges, such as climate change and sustainable supply of energetic and raw materials, thereby contributing to the establishment of a knowledge-based economy and improving citizens’ quality of life in our influence area.

The candidate will work in the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Unit. This core facilities Unit provides researchers with access to a wide range of NMR experiments both under automation or manual mode. The unit also advises researchers on the most appropriate experiment to their needs, and it trains and instructs researchers in using NMR, what information can be obtained from NMR experiments and how to optimize the instrumental resources available.

The services offered from the NMR Unit are:

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Checking possible new developments/experiments/improvements

Cryoprobe maintenance. Coordination with the cryoprobe supplier

Daily check of instruments performance. Spectral quality.

Detecting and managing formative needs

Detecting and managing instrument malfunctions

Doing and checking orders from suppliers

Help to users

Managing audits from internal/external sources

Managing access permits for new users

Monthly check of instruments performance. Shimming

New users training

NMR equipment maintenance. Retiring measured samples and restarting

NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid helium refilling

NMR equipment maintenance. Liquid nitrogen refilling

Participating in talks, webinars, meetings

Periodical check of instruments performance. Pulses

Periodical check of safety procedures

Preparing and running experiments for users outside of the ICIQ

Running experiments requested by users

All these tasks are carried out under the supervision of the unit manager or, where applicable, the immediate supervisor



Candidate’s Profile:

Chemistry degree

Advanced level of English, written and spoken

Knowledge of informatics (Windows, Office, NMR managing software)

Valued qualities:

Previous experience with NMR instruments (preferably Bruker)

Previous experience in maintenance of NMR instruments (preferably Bruker)



We offer:

A permanent full-time employment contract.

Remuneration according to individual’s qualification/experience

Annual salary split into twelve monthly payments.

Incorporation: April 2026.