Head of laboratory

Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1

CIC energiGUNE

CIC energiGUNE is a research center specialized in energy, electrochemical storage (batteries and supercapacitors), thermal energy solutions and hydrogen, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance- BRTA, and, a strategic initiative of the Basque Government. CIC energiGUNE was created in 2011 to generate excellent knowledge and at the same time useful for the Basque business network, being a reference in knowledge transfer.

CIC energiGUNE has a dynamic research team of more than 100 researchers and is extremely well equipped with a wide range of up-to-date facilities that are fully available for all its researchers. Also, the European Commission has recently awarded CIC energiGUNE with the ´HR Excellence in Research´ which reflects its commitment to achieving fair and transparent recruitment and appraisal procedures and certifies the existence of a stimulating and favorable work environment for researchers in the institution.

For more details on CIC energiGUNE's research activities please visit our website at http://www.cicenergigune.com

Job description

Mission

To guarantee the level of external and internal service of the laboratories by optimizing their operation.

Main tasks of the position

Commercial responsible of the of the laboratories (high added value equipment) external services, ensuring:
- Proactivity in the search for clients.
- Obtaining income from private financing.
- Quality of the service provided: deadlines for delivery of results

Ensure benchmark and best practices in the published information of the services: catalogues, website, dossiers
Control, supervise and verify the processes and practices in the laboratories, especially in the development of characterizations.
Ensure the conditions of use and operation of the elements, instruments and equipment necessary to carry out activities in the laboratory.
Supervise the work of the laboratory coordinators ensuring quality, good practices, maintenance of laboratory equipment and stocks, as well as organization, order and cleanliness of the lab.
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety requirements.
Give support carrying out research activities, technical assistance and projects where required.
To implement and develop new methodologies, according to the needs that arise.

Requirements

Degree in chemistry and further training in analytical chemistry or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of direct laboratory experience
Knowledge of characterization techniques:
- ICP, GC-MS, AE (mandatory).
- BET, UV-VIS, Mercury porosimeter (recommended).
Proactive, with high capacity of commitment and team work, spirit of cooperation and personal improvement.
Resolute, with a high level of autonomy and goal orientation.
Good analytical, communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Commercial and negotiations skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
Health and safety training will be highly valued.

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Location: Vitoria (Spain)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Energy
Vacancies: 1

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