**R & D Laboratory Technician**:
**POSITION SNAPSHOT**:
- JobReq ID: 52172- Type of work: On site- Type of contract: Open-ended/permanent- Full/Part Time: Full time- Location: ROMA, IT:
The material lab team is currently composed of about 15 individuals with 2 groups: chemical lab and physical lab, included in a cross cultural environment.
This team is responsible for Materials characterization tests and related methodologies, supporting all R&D functions for innovation and development, as well as being the reference lab for operations support.
Joining a dynamic and motivated Material Laboratory team, the MATERIAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN, with a Technical background and the desire to support analysis, investigation, research and development, will be involved in a variety of laboratory-based activities within Vulcanization/Preparation Lab, Chemical and Physical testing areas.
**Responsibilities**:
- preparing and vulcanizing specimens and samples;
- performing laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations;
- recording results to present to supervisors/senior colleagues and to lab customers;
- carrying out routine tasks accurately and following strict methodologies to carry out analyses;
- maintaining and operating standard laboratory equipment, for example:, Tensometers, DMTA, chromatographs, spectrometers, titrators, pH meters;
- ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked and resourced;
- using computers;
- following and ensuring strict safety procedures and safety checks;
**Educational background**:
Technical High school diploma.
**Requirements**:
- Flexibility: availability to work in different shifts and laboratory areas: Preparation, Vulcanization, Physical Tests and Chemical Tests
- Good manual skills
- Basic technical-scientific Knowledge
- High interpersonal skill and team working attitude
- Ability to understand procedures and test methods
- Basic knowledge and use of Office (Excel and Outlook mainly)
**Languages**:
Italian
English Knowledge
**Optional requirements**:
- Experience with Tire Compounds / raw materials preparation & handling is a plus
- Ability to develop/Issue operating procedures and test methods
- Knowledge of statistics and data elaboration
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**We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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