Lead Research Technician – R&D Industrial Specialties
2 days ago
Fogars de la Selva
Lead Research Technician – R&D Industrial Specialties Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven by our purpose, Smart Science to Improve Lives™.With more than 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we focus on the researchand development of innovative and highly sustainable raw materials for the LifeSciences, Consumer Care and Industrial sectors. We are passionateand excited about how we can develop and use new technologies to drive changein a constantly growing market. To support the delivery of our ambitious growthstrategy, we are looking for a Lead Research Technician to join our R&D Industrial Specialties team. In this role, you will be involved in researchand development projects related to formulation chemistry, emulsions,dispersions, and functional materials. You will be responsible for planning andcarrying out laboratory experiments, analysing and interpreting results,documenting conclusions, and proposing next steps for projects. You will also collaborate with technical teams, manufacturing, sales, and internationalcolleagues to support the development, industrialisation, and application of new products. At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningfulimpact, and thrive. • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry,Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientificdiscipline., • Hands-on experience in a chemicallaboratory environment, either academic or industrial., • Ability to manage multipleprojects or experiments simultaneously., • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to document experimental data, prepare technical reports, and drawwell-supported conclusions., • Good numerical skills and strong attention to detail., • Good written and spoken English., • Ability to work effectively withpeople from different regions, functions, and disciplines., • Strong commitment to safety andgood laboratory practices., • Valid driver's license and ownvehicle are required., • Master's degree in IndustrialChemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Nanotechnology,Materials Science, or a related field., • Experience in formulationchemistry, emulsions, dispersions, surfactants, polymers, coatings, or functional materials such as phase change materials., • Experience in physicochemicalcharacterization and the use of analytical laboratory techniques., • Experience with Design ofExperiments (DoE), applied statistics, or data analysis tools., • Familiarity with artificialintelligence applications or predictive models applied to experimentaldata., • Experience managing or coordinating R&D projects., • Experience presenting technicalresults to customers, commercial teams, or non-technical audiences., • Be part of a team that valuesdiversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter., • Planand execute experiments to develop and improve business products., • Analyseand interpret experimental results, draw conclusions, and propose new experiments or modifications to project plans., • Maintain rigorous technical documentation and prepare clear, comprehensive reports., • Carry out application testing as part of customer technical support and R&D projects., • Support the industrialisation of new products and the transfer of processes from the laboratory to manufacturing., • Provide technical support to manufacturing regarding processes, analyticalmethods, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of business products., • Manageand respond to technical inquiries from sales teams and customers., • Participate, when required, in technical meetings, customer visits, trade shows, and seminars., • Apply data analysis tools to identify trends, compare formulations, and support decision-making., • Contribute creative ideas to improve product performance, sustainability, and/or manufacturing efficiency., • Support laboratory organisation and maintenance to ensure safe and effective operations., • Carry out all activities in accordance with established quality and safety standards and procedures. Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and a benefits package including: • Healthinsurance, • Parking, • Canteen, • Gym, • MedicalService, • PhysiotherapyService, • Accessto share plans, • Lifeand accident insurance, • Otherbenefits Permanent employment contract. Flexible workinghours from Monday to Friday. This position is based at the Mevisa site in Fogars de la Selva. CRODA is committedtoproviding equal employment opportunities across its workforce. We firmly opposeany form of discrimination based on gender, race, nationality, disabilitystatus, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. All recruitment and employmentdecisions are made solely on the basis of merit, qualifications, and thebusiness needs of the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr
