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Laboratory Technician

On-site in Vigo·Full-time·Added 4 months ago

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Aqualia

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Overview

Work mode: On-site, Vigo
Contract: Fixed-term contract, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Temporary full-time contract.
Joining Aqualia, a company committed to equality and work-life balance, which holds the EFR (family-responsible company) certificate as well as the DIE (Equality Badge in the company). Thus, the recruitment process for this position guarantees equal opportunities for all candidates without distinction of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by Law.

The role

Can you imagine taking part in the transformation of the water sector and developing yourself in an innovative company?

At Aqualia, that is our commitment.

We are looking to bring on board a Laboratory Technician.

What you'll do

Maintain equipment and facilities.
Handle test items (receipt, coding, storage, handling).
Perform the tests and calibrations assigned to them based on their qualifications.
Complete data sheets.
Manage records.
Ensure the quality of tests.
Collaborate in the validation of test methods.
Carry out maintenance of the equipment control program (verification, calibration, maintenance).
Perform any other complementary task that, given their position, is necessary for the development of their duties.

How you'll work

full-time

Requirements

Qualification: Bachelor's degree/ Licentiate degree/ Diploma/ Intermediate qualification or Higher-level Vocational Training in Experimental/ Biomedical Sciences or equivalent qualification.

Required specific knowledge: Basic knowledge of testing and calibration techniques. Basic knowledge of the systems and regulations on which management systems are based, as well as the specific tools.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years as a laboratory technician.

Immediate availability will be valued, as will prior experience in drinking water analysis and control tasks in a Laboratory.

About Aqualia

Aqualia is a leading water management company headquartered in Madrid, Spain, operating across the full water cycle including supply, sanitation, treatment, and desalination. It is part of the FCC Group, one of Europe's largest infrastructure and environmental services conglomerates. Aqualia serves millions of people across Spain and internationally, with a strong presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, and employs thousands of professionals in engineering, operations, and technology roles.

In Spain, Aqualia has a vast network of municipal contracts and facilities, with offices and operational sites in numerous cities and towns, including Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and many others. The company offers a stable, public-service-oriented work environment with opportunities for technical and engineering professionals, as well as field and operational roles. For international hires, Aqualia provides a chance to work in a leading Spanish company with a strong local footprint, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry: Water Management
Founded: 1967
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Madrid, Spain
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Salamanca and 28 more
Website: aqualia.com

Good to know if you are moving

Aqualia is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is part of the FCC Group, a major Spanish infrastructure and services company.
The company operates across the full water cycle, offering roles in engineering, operations, IT, and maintenance, with many positions located in smaller municipalities across Spain.
Spanish language proficiency is typically required for most roles, as the company's operations are heavily local and public-service oriented.
Aqualia provides opportunities for career growth in a stable, essential public service sector, with a strong focus on sustainability and technological innovation.
International experience is valued, but the company's primary operations are in Spain, so relocation support may be limited compared to global tech companies.

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