Especialista I+D+i en Packaging

• 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 customer's).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.

Education required:

Higher university education, master's degree, preferably PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Environmental Sciences or similar. 

Complementary education:

• Valuable specific Master's degree in plastic materials.

• Demonstrable high level of English.

• Advising companies on environmental legislation and regulations related to the plastics sector.
• 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 Master's degree in plastic materials.
• Knowledges 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).
• 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.