Job Details

DUNA-Corradini S.p.A is looking for an R&D Specialist - Systems who will report to the R&D Manager Foams & Chemicals. The resource will have the responsibility of proactively participating in the company's product innovation and improvement processes, generating know-how and original solutions, defining the product development and characterization methodology, and significantly contributing to problem-solving through technical support external to customers and other company functions.

The ideal figure must have gained at least 5 years' experience in formulation research and product development in modernly structured chemical companies in the field of polyurethane systems.

Main responsibilities

• Research new formulation technologies aimed at developing innovative products and/or improving existing products and processes.
• Develop and implement new or improved analytical techniques and methods for evaluating product performance, in order to find application solutions that meet the specific needs of customers and markets.
• Explore and experiment with new product application areas.
• Provide technical support to the Commercial function for the development of new applications.
• Provide technical support to the Production function in the industrialization of new products and assistance with production processes.
• Provide technical support to the Quality function in defining control specifications and acceptance of new products and in continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical support to the Purchasing function in the evaluation of new chemical raw materials and new suppliers.
• Conduct external technical support for your technologies and applications.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Chemistry / Industrial Chemistry / Materials Science.
• Knowledge of the chemistry of PU systems.
• Knowledge of the performance characteristics of adhesives for specific industrial uses, as well as their instrumental characterization.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of project dynamics for the development of new products and for the maintenance of the technological portfolio.
• Knowledge of the English language, written and spoken, at a medium/high level.
• Availability to travel abroad to branches/customers, even for a few days.
• Residence near the workplace (Soliera, MO).