Senior Laboratory

Circular Materials s.r.l.; Cadoneghe; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal vouchers

Supplementary health insurance

Job summary

Circular Materials s.r.l. is seeking a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory and Process Development team in Cadoneghe (PD).

You will support analytical activities, process monitoring and validation on pilot and industrial plants, contributing to scale-up of proprietary SWaP processes and high-quality data generation. The role requires solid experience in chemical analysis laboratories, operational autonomy, and a strong focus on data quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management of laboratory activities.
• Ability to develop, optimise and validate analytical methods.
• Experience using ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography and UV-Vis spectrophotometry.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and manage experimental data.
• Familiarity with safety regulations in laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analyses and laboratory experiments.
• Develop, validate and optimise analytical methods.
• Prepare samples, standards, reagents and materials for tests.
• Carry out analytical process controls and characterisation of matrices.
• Use and manage advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Collect, process and interpret experimental data.
• Contribute to development and optimisation of industrial processes.
• Support test campaigns on pilot and industrial plants.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety procedures.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for R&D activities.

Skills

Laboratory management

Method development

Instrument operation

Data analysis

Quality procedures

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry (analytical focus)

Tools

ICP-OES

Ion Chromatography

UV-Vis Spectrophotometry

Other laboratory instruments

Job description

Circular Materials is an innovative clean-tech company focused on the recovery and valorization of strategic metals and critical raw materials from industrial effluents.

The company has developed and patented a proprietary technological platform for Supercritical Water Precipitation (SWaP), capable of achieving recovery rates exceeding 99%, reducing toxic waste production, and minimizing environmental impact compared to traditional mining processes.

In March 2025, Circular Materials was selected by the European Commission as a Strategic Project under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA)—one of only a few projects chosen in Italy and across Europe. This recognition highlights our key role in strengthening the resilience of supply chains and developing a sustainable alternative to primary extraction.

Through applied research, industrial validation, process development and technological scale-up, we combine chemical, engineering and operational expertise to transform complex industrial streams into new resources.

To strengthen our technical team, we are looking for a: Senior Laboratory Technician

The Role

The selected candidate will join the Laboratory and Process Development team, contributing to analytical, experimental and operational activities supporting the development and optimisation of Circular Materials’ proprietary processes.

The person will work closely with the Operations, R&D and Engineering teams, supporting both laboratory activities and process monitoring and validation activities on pilot and industrial plants.

We are looking for someone with solid analytical skills, operational autonomy and strong attention to data quality, capable of working in a dynamic environment focused on industrial innovation.

Main Responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for:

• performing chemical analyses and laboratory experimental activities;
• developing, validating and optimising analytical methods;
• preparing samples, standards, reagents and materials for experimental tests;
• carrying out analytical process controls and characterisation of industrial matrices;
• using and managing advanced analytical instrumentation;
• collecting, processing and interpreting experimental data;
• contributing to the development and optimisation of industrial processes;
• supporting test campaigns on pilot and industrial plants;
• ensuring the correct maintenance and functionality of laboratory equipment;
• contributing to laboratory management in compliance with quality and safety procedures;
• preparing technical reports and supporting documentation for research and development activities.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a professional with solid experience in chemical analysis laboratories, preferably gained in:

• third-party testing laboratories;
• chemical companies;
• waste, water or industrial matrix treatment plants;
• organisations operating in the environmental sector.

Technical Requirements

• Experience in the operational management of laboratory activities.
• Ability to develop, optimise and validate analytical methods.
• Experience in using analytical instrumentation such as:
  • ICP-OES;
  • Ion Chromatography;
  • UV-Vis Spectrophotometry;
  • other laboratory analytical instruments.
• Knowledge of quality procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and manage experimental data.
• Good knowledge of safety regulations applicable to laboratory environments.

Personal Skills

• Accuracy and reliability.
• Organisational autonomy.
• Methodical and quality-oriented approach.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in technological innovation and industrial processes.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or related disciplines, preferably with an analytical focus.
• Experience in regulated and certified environments.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical processes.
• Experience in the characterisation of environmental and industrial matrices.
• Familiarity with applied research, scale-up and process development activities.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an innovative and fast-growing company.
• Direct involvement in the development of proprietary technologies for the circular economy.
• Participation in high-tech industrial projects.
• A multidisciplinary, dynamic and innovation-oriented technical environment.
• Concrete opportunities for professional growth and skills development.

Compensation & Classification

• Workplace: Cadoneghe (PD)

Salary (RAL): indicative range of €35,000 – €40,000.

• Benefits: Meal vouchers and supplementary health insurance.

CIRCULAR MATERIALS promotes an inclusive work environment and values diversity.

This search is open to candidates of all genders, in compliance with Italian Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and is also open to people belonging to protected categories pursuant to Italian Law 68/99.

Applications are assessed exclusively on the basis of skills, experience and professional potential.