Lab Assistant

**Job Title**: Lab Assistant

**Job Ref.**: AWAM_Jobs_2024_05

**Job Location**:Regia Douro Park, Vila Real, Portugal.

**Job Description and Responsibilities**:
Responsibilities include:

- Operation of laboratory equipment, experimental data collection, processing and analysis, and documentation of results.
- Preparation and physicochemical characterization of solid, semi-solid, and liquid samples.
- Assistance with the general maintenance and cleaning of the laboratories and equipment therein.
- Preparation of chemical solutions and reagents and ensure the safe disposal of waste.
- Assistance with administrative tasks (e.g., stock management) to ensure the smooth operation of the laboratories.

**Personal Skills and Professional Experience**:

- Previous experience in laboratory work will be highly valued.
- General know-how in laboratory safety protocols is a plus.
- Pro-active attitude and strong work ethic.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

**Academic Qualifications**:

- Hold a bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, chemistry, or similar.

**What we offer**:

- Excellent work conditions.
- Participation in exciting projects with high socio-economic impact.
- Being part of the team of one of the world's most renowned applied R&D institutions.
- Adequate salary (depending on the professional experience and academic degree).
- Possibility to adhere to a private health insurance plan.
- Opportunities for further training.

**Application Process**:

- CV - mandatory.
- Motivation Letter - optional.
- **Observation**:_
- The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of the following project:_
- _METHAREN - Innovative biomethane system integration boosting production while managing renewable energies intermittency, with reference 101084288._
- _VineandWinePT - Vine and Wine PT - Driving sustainable growth through smart innovation, with reference Nº 67 Agendas para Inovação Empresarial._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months

Application Deadline: 31/12/2024
Expected Start Date: 01/02/2025