Casale SA is a leading firm that specializes in the design and implementation of innovative plants to produce green ammonia, ammonia, nitrates, phosphates, urea, methanol, melamine, and syngas.
With a strong commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology, we strive to deliver high-quality solutions to our clients globally. In this frame, the company is currently seeking a dynamic Laboratory Technician to work with a passionate, detail-oriented, and international team on developing and maintaining our projects.
The position is within the Laboratory Section of Basic Research Dept. and reports to the Section Manager.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks:
Assist Laboratory Manager and/or Researchers of the R&D team with planning the experiments, recommending supplies and equipment.
Execute complex mechanical and chemical laboratory experiments (including high pressure and high temperature).
Collaborate with the Laboratory Manager and/or Researchers of the R&D team to design and optimize testing protocols.
Interact with Laboratory Manager and/or Researchers of the R&D team to execute the laboratory activities.
Report to the Project Leaders the results of the work executed.
Perform, understand and develop chemical analyses and develop new analytical methods.
Keep updated the relevant documents of the laboratory.
Keep updated with relevant trends in laboratory technologies.
Build, test, install, and/or maintain technical laboratory equipment and testing units.
Prepare reports and operational documentation.
Understand, identify and report quickly issues/failures of the laboratory set-up and instrumentation.
Solve electronical and mechanical issues in the laboratory.
Ensure the optimal performance and continuous operation of chemical instrumentation throughout work activities.
Collect, validate and execute data analysis of the results obtained from the laboratory tests.
Constantly adapt to the continuous improvement of the laboratory technologies, instruments, analytical methods and protocols/methodologies.
Identify and propose innovative solutions for experimental and technical procedures based on insights gained from completed activities.
Why Join Casale ?
Global Impact: Work with a company at the forefront of sustainable industrial solutions.
Cutting-Edge Technology: Engage with state-of-the-art engineering solutions and proprietary technologies.
Sustainability Commitment: Contribute to innovative projects that support a greener future.
Education
Technical diploma (e.g. Chemistry, Materials and Biotechnologies) or equivalent. B.Sc./M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry, Chemical or Process Engineering is considered a plus.
Experience
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment or pilot-scale chemical plants.
Good work experience in a similar position and/or good competence in conducting laboratory research activities in the field of heterogeneous catalysis and/or multiphase non catalytic reactions at high pressure.
Knowledge of main process instrumentation (e.g. valves, sensors, transmitters, controllers) and analytical methods (e.g. GC, HPLC).
Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office package.
Ability to read and review P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
Familiarity with safety management in high-risk environments (ATEX, toxic/flammable gases).
Ability to act with precision and autonomy.
Ability to interpret the requirements and propose and develop innovative solutions.
Language
An advantage is knowledge of written and spoken English.
Software Knowledge
An advantage is know-how in Labview, Phyton and/or 3D technical cad.
Soft Skills
Open and positive mind, eager to find new solutions and test innovations.
Good ability to keep updated with laboratory technologies.
Strong attitude in teamwork and collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong organizing skills, self-motivated, with a good problem-solving attitude.
Ability to act with precision and autonomy.
Ability to interpret the requirements and propose and develop innovative solutions.
