R&D&i Packaging Solutions Specialist (d/f/m)

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 customers).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:
Your profile
You have high analytical skills, organization, strong communitation 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). You have a degree, preferably PhD in the related fields: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar. Valuable specific Masters degree in plastic materials.
Fluent conversation in English and Spanish.
You have experience 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.
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).
AIMPLAS
Fundada: 1990
AIMPLAS is a Technological Center with more than 30 years of experience in the plastics sector. We provide solutions to companies throughout the value chain, from raw material manufacturers to transformers and end users. Our purpose is twofold:
We give value to companies so that they are able to create wealth and thus generate employment.
Through R+D+i, we contribute to solving the challenges that society faces in relation to plastics, to improve peoples quality of life and ensure environmental sustainability.
In AIMPLAS, the most important resource, is our people. Aside from our people, culture, and mission, there are a variety of benefits and features that makes AIMPLAS a great place work to develop yourself such as:
Annual personal and professional development plan.
Find your best way to work with our organizational flexibility Work-life balance (WLB) policies.
Candidates with a certificate of disability equal to or greater than 33% will be positively assessed, according to the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their social inclusion. AIMPLAS builds a culture where everybody belongs. That’s what sparks our innovation. And our progress toward a more inclusive workforce promotes better world.
AIMPLAS

Fecha de publicación: 09/05/2023