Method Development Scientist BOLOGNA

Method Development Scientist
Bologna
Emilia Romagna, BOLOGNA

Job Description

For FMCG non-food International Company we are looking for a **Method Development Scientist

**Activities**:

- Develop and validate methods.

Define and execute test protocols and produce validation/development reports.

- Develop and recommend testing/sensing methods, designs and/or design improvements.

Coordinate activities/tasks of technicians or less experienced professionals and contractors.

- Develop work plan of projects, schedule & estimates, and follow planning related to his/her projects plans, including deadlines and resource requirements.

- Perform his/her duties in accordance with the quality management system, ISO 17025 standards and the respective procedures.

**Requirements**:

- PhD or Master University degree in **material science/physics** or related field

- Experience in method development, validation and statistical analysis

- Experience in line manufacturing measurement methods and related technologies

- Solid theoretical and practical knowledge in physical chemistry with in-depth knowledge in **spectroscopy technologies **(such as IR, NMR, UV, MS)

- Laser technologies for measurement of particles

- Technologies to measure strengths

- Calorimetry to measure heat, thermocouple technology to measure temperature

- Technologies to measure electric conductance

- Imaging technology: CT (computerized tomography)-Scan; X-ray

- Applied knowledge in** multivariate analysis** of spectral data (e. g. , PCA, PLS)

- 5 years' experience in a similar position

- Fluency in English, both oral and written

Location**:Bologna**, Italy (The company offers relocation package)