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.