Junior Lab Technician

The junior lab technician will support our polymer analysis and characterization activities. Many of our polymer
analysis instruments are part of the Molecular and Hybrid Materials Characterization Center (MHMC) (http://
mhmc.epfl.ch/) and the successful candidate will also be responsable for the daily operation of this Center.

• Responsible for the daily operation of the polymer characterization instrumentation at the Polymers Laboratory and the MHMC, which primarily includes gel permeation chromatography (GPC) as well as
  thermal analysis (DSC and TGA). This involves sample preparation, analysis and data interpretation.
• Supervision of all the analytical instrumentation of the Polymers Laboratory and the MHMC, including coordination of instrument maintenance and repair and user training.
• Advice and support users in solving polymer analysis and characterization problems.
• Participation in and support of teaching and outreach activities of the Polymers Laboratory.

• The suitable candidate is expected to have a technician degree or master degree in chemistry or a related
  field.
• Hands-on mentality and an affinity for computers and technical equipment.
• Interest in and / or knowledge of polymer science and (hands-on) experience with polymer
  characterization and in particular chromatographic methods (HPLC, GPC as well as thermal analysis) are
  important assets.
• The applicant should be rigorous, reliable, well organized and have the flexibility needed for working in a
  service-oriented context.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and French and ability to operate as a team player
  in a multi-disciplinary environment are essential
  
  

• A dynamic and multicultural work environment within a multidisciplinary institution of international
  renown.
• The opportunity to participate in large-scale, motivating, and diverse projects.
• Attractive working conditions.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development.

Contract Start Date : as soon as possible

Activity Rate : 100,00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year

Reference: 2112