Job Opportunity: Senior Technician in Biomedical Materials
This job opportunity is in the Biomedical Materials focus area at ARI, where we design advanced biomaterials and develop (bio)manufacturing technologies to achieve improved patient care and outcomes in musculoskeletal disorders. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Senior Technician who will play a crucial role in supporting our research projects by contributing to the development of novel biomaterials for regenerative medicine applications.
Main Responsibilities
The Senior Technician will be responsible for ensuring a safe and productive laboratory environment, conducting safety and chemical training, performing chemical synthesis, and utilizing material characterization techniques.
- Ensure the proper functioning of specific instruments in the Biomedical Materials laboratory (e.g., HPLC, electrospray, FTIR, rheometer) and maintain related documentation (guidelines and SOPs).
- Support general lab processes and propose and implement improvements.
- Handle the ordering system, maintain the chemical list, and manage lab duties and shipments for the group.
- Engage in scientific work and chemical synthesis, primarily focusing on biopolymers.
- Implement safety regulations within the ARI laboratories.
- Familiarize with and adhere to processes, guidelines, and SOPs relevant to the work.
- Maintain the Biomedical Materials laboratory and project-related documentation.
- Perform laboratory protocols and technical work as needed, collaborating with team members.
- Teach and supervise best laboratory practices to lab users.
- Oversee general lab safety at ARI and conduct safety evaluations and introductions for new ARI members.
- Participate as a member of the AO Occupational Safety and Hygiene Committee (Be-SiBe) and act as a delegate for environmental protection.
- Execute technical tasks autonomously in collaboration with Research/Senior Scientists, Project Leaders, and Focus Area Leaders.
- Support and comply with the ARI QM-System.
- Handle sample pickups (e.g., bovine knees) and arrange external analyses (NMR), which may require day trips.
- Regularly present short scientific updates and introduce new measuring equipment for the laboratory.
Main Requirements
- Qualification as a chemistry laboratory technician.
- Five or more years of professional experience in a similar role.
- Accurate, detail-oriented, and reliable.
- Proactive with independent and structured work habits.
- Good communication skills and a team player.
- Fluency in English and German is a must.
- A valid driving license.
- Experience in General Lab Safety.
- Theoretical and practical experience in biopolymers chemical synthesis and characterization is a plus.
We Offer
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization.
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team.
- Modern infrastructure.
- A high degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements).
- A generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions.
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education.
If you meet the requirements for this challenging opportunity, please apply online using the form below. Note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.