Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy (UMFCD) in Bucharest, Romania, is offering a fixed-term Laboratory Technician position. This role is part of the “National Multidisciplinary Research Center of Excellence for Drug-Resistant Infections” (ARES) project, focusing on providing technical support for formulation experiments and analytical activities.
The successful candidate will contribute to a significant research initiative, working on drug-resistant infections. The position involves a variety of laboratory tasks, from preparing reagents and samples to assisting with advanced analytical systems like HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy |
| Department | Rectorate |
| Location | Bucharest, Romania |
| Region | Europe |
| Open to | EU nationals, EEA citizens, Swiss Confederation citizens, Romanian citizens |
| Funding | Not specified |
| Stipend / Salary | 56 RON/hour gross (max 168 hours/month) |
| Duration | Fixed-term until 31 December 2030 |
| Start date | 1 Dec 2026 |
| Application deadline | 16 November 2026 |
About the Position
The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for a range of duties, including preparing materials, reagents, solutions, and mobile phases, performing analytical weighing and pH measurements, and supporting the creation of nanostructured formulations. Key tasks also involve preparing samples for chromatographic analysis, assisting research staff with operating and loading analytical sequences on HPLC/UHPLC and LC-MS systems after training, and carrying out routine equipment maintenance. The role requires meticulous record-keeping for samples, standards, reagents, and equipment logs, as well as contributing to standard operating procedures.
Eligibility
- Hold Romanian citizenship or citizenship of an EU/EEA Member State or the Swiss Confederation.
- Proficiency in written and spoken Romanian.
- Capacity to work in accordance with Romanian Labour Law.
- Appropriate health condition, certified by a medical certificate.
- Meet specific education requirements for the position (Undergraduate level in Pharmacological sciences or Analytical chemistry).
- No final conviction for specific offenses (against national security, authority, humanity, corruption, malfeasance, forgery, or administration of justice, or intentional offenses incompatible with the role), unless rehabilitation has occurred.
- Not serving a complementary penalty prohibiting the right to hold the position or practice the profession.
- Not having committed offenses specified in Law no. 118/2019 regarding the National Automated Register of persons who have committed sexual offenses, exploitation of persons, or offenses against minors.
Benefits
- Gross hourly rate of 56 RON/hour for a maximum of 168 hours/month.
- Fixed-term employment contract from December 1, 2026, to December 31, 2030.
- Opportunity to work within the ARES National Multidisciplinary Research Center of Excellence for Drug-Resistant Infections.
Documents Required
- Copies of documents certifying the level of studies and any other specialisations.
How to Apply
- Submit an application file for evaluation, including an administrative check and CV assessment against specific requirements.
- Participate in an interview covering communication skills, analysis and synthesis, theoretical knowledge, practical skills, motivation, behavior in critical situations, and English proficiency (reading and discussion of a scientific text).
Source: EURAXESS.
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