Solid & Molten State Properties Expert Ferrara

Solid & Molten State Properties Expert
Ferrara
Emilia Romagna, Ferrara

Location: Ferrara, FE, IT, 44122- Req ID: 83265- Facility: Ferrara-535- Department: FE R&D Analytical Labs- Division: InnovationLyondellBasell

**Basic Function**:

The main purpose of the job is to contribute to maintain at state of the art and develop the assigned technical areas of competence within Analytical Laboratories, acting as technical reference for any aspect related to the scientific, methodological, technological, instrumental, in order to support R&D activities contributing to the progress of R&D projects and Business oriented solutions.

Actively support Labs Management in cooperation also with Labs Scientists to strength and develop best practices sharing with other R&D tech centers to maintain Analytical Labs as state of the art and guarantee the continuous improvement in finding and developing of new/existing analytical methods, with a strong focus on recycling sustainability projects.

Promote methods alignment, new techniques implementation and knowledge across LYB Experts communities.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Maintain at state of the art and develop the assigned technical areas of competence, acting as technical reference for any aspect related to the scientific, methodological, technological, instrumental.

- Promote methods alignment, new techniques implementation and knowledge sharing.

- Support, maintain and operate within assigned technical areas in accordance with Labs management inputs.

- Characterize materials with existing tests and/or prepare/characterize products or samples using the laboratory equipment in a proper, effective way according to the requirements.

- Train and develop technicians and operators in performing analytical characterization, analytics and problem solving for customers in R&D, manufacturing and businesses

- Issue and implement new methods, new procedures, new techniques in the area of competence, in cooperation also with R&D labs and Tech. Centers.

**Min.

Qualifications**:

**Education**:

- MS in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Materials, Phd is a plus

**Languages**:

- Very good English comprehension and fluid speaking

- Any other language used in the Company is preferable title of choice (Italian, French, Deutsch, etc).

**Technical Skills**:

- Excellent technical background in polymer chemistry & physics:

- Good knowledge of laboratory instruments and analytical techniques (e. g.

NMR/XRD/Rheology/DSC/TGA)

- Good knowledge of polymers structure and structural characterization techniques

- Good knowledge of correlation polymer/structure/property

**Certification**:

- knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001.

**Competencies**:

- Builds effective teams

Collaborates

Cultivates innovation

Customer focus

Demonstrates courage

Drives results

Ensures accountability

Instills trust and exemplifies integrity