Copy Of R&D&I Packaging Solutions Specialist (D / F / M)

buscojobs España; Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in the Technology area seeks a candidate to lead R+D+i projects within the Packaging department. The role involves developing thermoplastic compounds, ensuring equipment functionality, and advising on environmental legislation. Ideal candidates will have a relevant PhD and exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Formación

• PhD preferred in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or similar.
• High level of English is essential.
• Experience with plastic material characterization and environmental legislation.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and execute R+D+i projects in the Packaging area.
• Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of equipment.
• Advise companies on environmental regulations related to plastics.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Creativity

Team player

Educación

PhD in Chemistry

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Higher university education

Herramientas

FTIR

DSC

TGA

SimaPro

GaBi

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a person to develop the preparation and execution of R+D+i projects, technological services (analysis and testing, technical advice) and technical training to companies in the Packaging department, Technology area.

What you will do :

• Functionalization of polymers by compounding processes.
• Development of thermoplastic compounds. Participate in projects (preparation and execution) as a member of research groups or as a Principal Investigator in the field of Packaging.
• Identification of project ideas (own or customer's). Preparation of project proposals. Execution and coordination of projects. Preparation of project reports.
• Ensuring the proper functioning of the equipment he / she manages, including carrying out or supervising preventive and corrective maintenance, internal calibrations, etc.
• Searching for and selecting new equipment and / or accessories according to needs and possibilities.
• Participate in scientific dissemination, technology foresight, outreach and communication activities.
• Participate in training activities related to their knowledge.
• Carrying out environmental studies within the framework of research projects.
• Advising companies on environmental legislation and regulations related to the plastics sector.

Your profile :

You have high analytical skills, organization, strong communication and influencing skills, initiative, creativity, flexibility, customer orientation, leadership skills, self-motivated and able to independently lead, you are a team player, people oriented (cooperation and empathy).

Education required :

Higher university education, master's degree, preferably PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar.

Complementary education :

• Valuable specific Master's degree in plastic materials.
• Demonstrable high level of English.

Experience required :

• Advising companies on environmental legislation and regulations related to the plastics sector.
• Knowledge of plastic material characterization techniques : FTIR, DSC, TGA, optical and electron microscopy, etc. Knowledge in : waste, recycling, eco-design, eco-labeling, environmental legislation, life cycle analysis, carbon footprint and related tools (SimaPro, GaBi).
• Fluent conversation in English and Spanish.
• Experience in processing of plastic materials by extrusion / compounding, by injection. Transformation of materials under lamination and printing processes. Characterization of polymeric materials. Modification of polymers. Advanced knowledge in organic chemistry.

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