R&D Laboratory Technician

About the role

Libera Bio® is a Spanish preclinical-stage biopharma company focused on developing innovative precision nanomedicines for next-generation biologics. Spun off from the laboratory of Professor María José Alonso at the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), we leverage our proprietary MPN Technology® platform to advance transformative therapies for cancer and other serious diseases with high unmet medical need.

We are looking for an R&D Laboratory Technician to join our team and support the development and characterization of innovative nanomedicine formulations.

What you'll do

· Participate in practical laboratory activities, including formulation, characterization, and analytical testing of biologic-based nanomedicines.

· Perform laboratory experiments and maintain accurate and detailed records, ensuring appropriate traceability of activities and results.

· Organize daily laboratory work in coordination with supervisors and contribute to delivering results according to agreed timelines.

· Contribute to laboratory maintenance activities, including placing orders, managing stocks, maintaining equipment, cleaning, and keeping sample and reagent databases up to date.

· Draft, review, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other laboratory documentation.

· Contribute to a safe, organized, and collaborative laboratory environment.

· Perform other laboratory-related duties as required.

What we're looking for

· Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biology or Biochemistry.

· Basic to intermediate experience in the analysis and characterization of biomolecules, with exposure to techniques such as Western blot, ELISA, HPLC/UPLC, or LC-MS.

· Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture techniques.

· Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work proactively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

· Self-motivation, proactivity, adaptability, and a positive attitude, with a respectful and collaborative approach based on mutual trust and support.

· Effective communication skills in Spanish and English.

Nice to have

· Experience with nanoparticle characterization techniques, such as DLS, NTA, TEM, or related methods.

· Previous experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company

· Familiarity with biologics, drug delivery, nanomedicine, or related fields.