Laboratory Technician

Analytical chemistry Researcher Profile: Other Profession Positions: Undergraduate Positions Application Deadline: 16 Nov 2026 - 15:00 (Europe/Bucharest) Country: Romania Type of Contract: Temporary Job Status: Negotiable Hours Per Week: max 40 Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026 EU Research Framework Programme: Not funded by a EU programme Staff position within a Research Infrastructure: No Offer Description Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFCD), Bucharest, partner P2 in project 17CoEx/2026 “National Multidisciplinary Research Center of Excellence for Drug-Resistant Infections” (ARES), opens one Laboratory Technician position, on a fixed-term contract for the period 1 December 2026 – 31 December 2030. The technician provides technical support for the formulation experiments and the analytical (chromatography and mass spectrometry) activities of the UMFCD team. Main duties prepare materials, reagents, solutions, buffers and mobile phases; perform analytical weighing and pH measurements; support the preparation of nanostructured formulations (lipid film hydration, sonication, extrusion, homogenisation, dialysis or filtration, freeze-drying); prepare samples for chromatographic analysis (extraction, solid-phase extraction, filtration, evaporation and reconstitution, dilutions), calibration standards and quality control samples; assist the research staff in operating HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS systems and loading analytical sequences, after training; carry out routine equipment maintenance and keep equipment logs; check balances, pH meters and automatic pipettes; manage the traceability and storage of samples (including at −80 °C), standards and reagents; keep the consumables inventory; keep laboratory records and contribute to standard operating procedures. Working time: maximum 168 hours/month, with a schedule adapted to the experiments. Where to apply Website: https://umfcd.ro/proiecte/proiecte-nationale/ares/concurs-pentru-ocuparea-a-3-posturi-in-cadrul-proiectului-17coex-2026-national-multidisciplinary-research-center-of-excellence-for-drug-resistant-infections-ares/ Requirements Research Field: Pharmacological sciences » Other Education Level: Undergraduate Research Field: Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Education Level: Undergraduate Skills/Qualifications Specific conditions: Completed secondary education with a baccalaureate diploma; post-secondary studies (pharmacy assistant, chemical technician, laboratory assistant) or university studies (ongoing or completed) in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields are an advantage. Basic knowledge of laboratory work: analytical weighing, preparation of solutions and buffer solutions, pH measurement, pipetting, filtration, centrifugation, handling of organic solvents. Basic knowledge of the technological operations used in the preparation of formulations (dissolution, homogenisation, sonication, extrusion, freeze-drying). Basic knowledge of chromatographic techniques (HPLC/UHPLC) and of sample preparation for analysis (extraction, solid-phase extraction, filtration); practical experience in operating chromatographic systems is an advantage. Knowledge of occupational health and safety rules in the chemical laboratory, of chemical handling rules (safety data sheets, CLP labelling) and of laboratory waste management. Rigour in documenting activity (laboratory registers, records of samples, reagents and equipment) and attention to detail. Knowledge of IT tools (Microsoft Office, especially Excel). Advanced English, needed for using the technical documentation of equipment and product sheets; a language certificate (minimum B2) is an advantage. Teamwork, responsibility, organisational skills and availability for a working schedule adapted to the experiments. Specific Requirements: Supporting documents for the specific conditions: copies of the documents certifying the level of studies and, where applicable, other specialisations. Languages: ROMANIAN — Mother Tongue Languages: ENGLISH — Excellent Research Field: Pharmacological sciences » Other; Chemistry » Analytical chemistry Additional Information Benefits Gross hourly rate: 56 RON/hour (maximum 168 hours/month). Fixed-term employment contract for the period 1 December 2026 – 31 December 2030, within the ARES National Multidisciplinary Research Center of Excellence for Drug-Resistant Infections. Eligibility criteria General conditions. Candidates must: hold Romanian citizenship or the citizenship of another Member State of the European Union, of a State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (EEA) or of the Swiss Confederation; know the Romanian language, written and spoken; have the capacity to work in accordance with Law no. 53/2003 – Labour Code, republished, as subsequently amended and supplemented; have a health condition appropriate to the position applied for, certified by a medical certificate issued by the family doctor or by authorised healthcare units; meet the specific education requirements of the position; not have been finally convicted of an offence against national security, against authority, against humanity, of corruption or malfeasance in office, of forgery or against the administration of justice, or of an intentional offence that would make the candidate incompatible with the contractual position applied for, unless rehabilitation has occurred; not be serving a complementary penalty prohibiting the right to hold the position, to practise the profession or trade or to carry out the activity used to commit the offence, and not be subject to the safety measure prohibiting the holding of a position or the practice of a profession; not have committed the offences provided for in art. 1(2) of Law no. 118/2019 on the National Automated Register of persons who have committed sexual offences, exploitation of persons or offences against minors, and for supplementing Law no. 76/2008 on the organisation and functioning of the National Judicial Genetic Data System, as subsequently amended. Selection process The competition has two stages, each scored out of 100 points, with a minimum of 50 points to pass: Application file evaluation – administrative check and assessment of the CV against the specific requirements. Interview – based on the interview plan and the topics and bibliography published for each position: communication skills, analysis and synthesis, theoretical knowledge and practical skills, motivation, behaviour in critical situations, and English (reading and discussion of a scientific text). The final score is the arithmetic mean of the two stages (minimum 50 points). Appeals may be lodged within 24 hours of each publication of results. Website for additional job details: https://umfcd.ro/proiecte/proiecte-nationale/ares/concurs-pentru-ocuparea-a-3-posturi-in-cadrul-proiectului-17coex-2026-national-multidisciplinary-research-center-of-excellence-for-drug-resistant-infections-ares/ Work Location(s) Number of offers available: 1 Company/Institute: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy Country: Romania State/Province: Bucharest City: Bucharest Postal Code: 020021 Street: Dionisie Lupu 37 Contact State/Province: Bucharest City: Bucharest Website: https://umfcd.ro/ Street: Dionisie Lupu Street, no. 37, Sector 2 Postal Code: 020021 E-Mail: valentina.uivarosi@umfcd.ro Phone: +40213180734 Mobile Phone: +40721568789