Lab Technician (Job Ref.: AWAM_Jobs_2023_04)

Vila Real Full-time

Detalhes da oferta

Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Ref.: AWAM_Jobs_2023_04
Job Type: The successful candidate will be contracted as a support team member under a term employment contract.
Job Salary: In accordance with the work experience and qualification of the candidate.
Job Location: Regia Douro Science Park, Vila Real, Portugal.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
The laboratory technician will join the Fraunhofer Portugal AWAM team in Vila Real. The candidate’s main mission is to ensure that AWAM's infrastructure is technically operational, more specifically:
  • Installation and setting up of existing and new equipment in close cooperation with the scientific team.
  • Supporting the scientific team with the operation of laboratory equipment, detecting, and troubleshooting malfunctions (e.g., electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical).
  • Adapting existing equipment (e.g., replacing/adding parts like pumps, valves, pipes, detectors, electric boards, (re)programming data acquisition, etc.) to comply with specific project and safety requirements.
  • Organizing and running the mechanical workshop (e.g., managing stocks of consumables and semi-finished goods, handling tools, assembling new units, etc.) to support the scientific team.
  • Supervision and maintenance planning of dedicated infrastructure (e.g., gas lines, compressed air, safety equipment, HVAC, etc.) provided by external service providers.
  • Requesting quotations for components (e.g., reservoirs, valves, piping, sensors, controllers, thermocouples, data acquisition boards, etc.) and equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, chillers, analytical instruments, etc.).
  • Supporting the scientific team in the specification, technical drawing (CAD 3D), construction and budgeting of new prototypes and pilot units.
  • Working in AWAM's laboratories at the science park and comply with safety procedures.
Personal Skills and Professional Experience:
  • Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in an industrial environment (e.g., assembling/maintenance teams in technology providers or factories) is highly valued.
  • Knowledge of water treatment technologies is an asset.
  • Proven know-how in technical drawing, electricity, electronics, and automation.
  • Experience in the operation of scientific equipment is an asset.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Eagerness to learn and develop new competencies.
  • Hands-on attitude, you enjoy practical work and having a fully functional and organized workshop.
Academic Qualifications:
  • Professional training in scientific and technical direction equivalent to secondary education (level 4 or 5 of the National Qualifications Framework), or bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, electronics and automation, or similar.
What we offer:
  • Excellent work conditions.
  • Participation in exciting projects with high economic impact.
  • Being part of the team of one of the most renowned applied R&D institutions in the world.
  • Adequate salary (depending on the professional experience and academic degree).
  • Possibility to adhere to a private health insurance plan.
  • Opportunities for further training and specialization.
Application Process:
Applications are permanently open until the ideal candidate is selected.
The selected candidate is expected to start working in October 2023.
Applications shall be sent by email to jobs@fraunhofer.pt and contain in one PDF file:
  • CV – mandatory.
  • Qualifications certificate and diploma supplement with transcripts – mandatory.
  • Recommendation Letters are optional but also welcome.
Observation:
The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of projects:
  • VineandWinePT – Vine and Wine PT - Driving sustainable growth through smart innovation, with reference Nº 67 Agendas para Inovação Empresarial.
  • METHAREN – Innovative biomethane system integration boosting production while managing renewable energies intermittency, with reference 101084288.
DistritoVila Real
LocalParque de Ciência e Tecnologia de Vila Real – Régia Douro Park
Habilitações mínimas 12º ano de escolaridade
Experiência mínima 1-3 anos
Sector de actividade Engenharia e Serviços Técnicos
Tipo de contrato Full-time
Tipo de oferta Emprego
Contactos Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research


António Antunes
jobsfraunhofer.pt