Applications & Systems Integration Engineer – Analytical Chemistry on High-Resolution Liquid Chromatography Coupled to Tandem Mass Spectrometry (HPLC-MS/MS) and Other Detectors (Ref.57.25.423)
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Portugal, Braga
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1
Descrição da oferta de emprego
Job Duties
The job duties will be the following:
- Responsible for the daily management, operation and maintenance of a high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS);
- Train other users for equipment operation at basic level;
- Perform the analysis of water and food samples by ultra or high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS), and other detectors (i.e., UVvis and fluorescence) for organic contaminants and biotoxins detection and quantification;
- Sample preparation (i.e., clean-up and preconcentration) using solid phase (micro) extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, etc.;
- Develop and implement new methods and protocols for sample preparation and analysis with the techniques explained above;
- Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control measures are implemented when relevant;
- Produce technical and scientific documentation for work planning and project reporting;
- Participate in the writing of research articles to be published in high impact journals in the environmental sciences area.
Requisitos do cargo
Education
- MSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food or Environmental Sciences, or similar fields.
Experience and Technical Skills
- Experience in analysis of water and food samples by ultra or high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (HPLC-MS);
- Experience in sample preparation (i.e., clean-up and preconcentration) using solid phase (micro) extraction, liquid-liquid extraction, etc.;
- Experience in development and implementation of new methods and protocols for sample preparation and analysis with the techniques explained above;
- Experience in the other analytical chemistry techniques (e.g., HPLC-DAD, FLD, UVvis spectroscopy, spectrofluorometry).
Other Valued Skills and Qualifications
- Experience in analytical chemistry equipment maintenance and troubleshooting;
- PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food or Environmental Sciences, or similar fields.
Personal Skills
- Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines;
- Team work spirit;
- Good communication skills;
- Highly organised and dynamic;
- Problem solving ability.
Benefícios
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
- Private health insurance;
- Family allowances (according to family situation);
- Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
- Support for education fees of dependent children;
- Relocation support, when applicable;
- 30 working days of annual leave.
