Sd-2519 - Experienced R&t Technician - Polymeric Materials Characterization Lab

**Permanent contract | Belval**:
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**Are you passionate about research? So are we Come and join us**:

- The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

**Context**:

- You will join the Functional Polymeric and Particulate Materials (FPPM) RDI unit. The FPPM unit addresses the synthesis, formulation and processing of polymers and (nano)particles to achieve specific properties enhancements and multi-functionality through both experimental and numerical approaches. Materials classes of interest include components (monomers, polymers, additives, (nano)particles, etc.) utilized in high-performance polymeric materials with relevance in the mobility, housing, energy and health sectors. The unit pursues funding and carries out research through industrial contracts and competitive projects sponsored at the Luxembourgish and European levels and is organised into two research groups focused on 1) the realisation of sustainable polymeric and particulate materials (SPPM) and 2) the chemistry and physics of smart / responsive polymeric and particulate materials (RPPM).
- The key research challenges of the unit are:

- Design of polymeric materials such as thermoplastics, thermosets, elastomers and (nano)composites with advanced functionality, high performance, enhanced safety and sustainability in mind, in service of industrial and societal needs
- Valorisation of alternative feedstocks (biomass, waste materials, etc.) for the generation of monomers, polymers, additives and (nano)particles
- Development of novel, safe (re)processing and advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive manufacturing, 3D/4D printing and reactive extrusion, for efficiently producing new materials and managing end-of-life
- Generation of the fundamental understanding essential to the control of structure, viscoelastic, mechanical and tribological performance and transport behaviour of polymeric materials and (nano)composites through polymer physics, advanced characterisation and molecular modelling

**How will you contribute?**:

- As lead R&T technician you are a recognized specialist in your work area. You possess in-depth practical/technical knowledge of your specific discipline and of other related areas/disciplines. You have analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with various teams within the organization. You will be responsible for leading daily operations and may overview the work of other colleagues in your field of expertise. You train, delegate, and review the work of lower-level R&T technicians. You make analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information to report on your job activity. You influence others to understand, accept and implement new concepts, practises and approaches related to your area of work.
- Among other responsibilities, you will:

- Be responsible for leading the daily operations within the team or area of work.
- Identify and solve day-to-day problems. Solutions are based on procedures and technical knowledge of your area of responsibility.
- Strongly contribute to keep productivity and effectiveness of area of work.
- Review the work of lower-level employees and may have supervision responsibilities over other employees without hierarchical link.
- Have demonstrated advanced technical/practical knowledge within their specific discipline.
- Have a sound understanding and experience of broader set of issues to solve problems and issues faced.
- Conduct non-routine operational lab/platform missions or tasks with autonomy and limited oversight, including activities out of your specific field of work requiring relevant knowledge of other related areas.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt to new situations within the specified area/field.
- Monitor and perform the maintenance of lab/platform tools, equipment, and installations.
- Strongly contribute to the definition and update of manuals, experiment sheets or reports to improve the quality and to comply with legal requirements and internal guidelines.
- Propose, coordinate, and evaluate changes on equipment, methods, or processes.
- Have a sound understanding and experience of broader set of issues to solve problems and issues faced.
- Propose and coordinate changes in processes to solve problems or improve efficiency.
- Can have supervision responsibility over other employees without hierarchical link.

**Education**
- Bachelor in polymer engineering, chemical engineering, materials science or in a related field

**Experience and skills**
- Solid technical or vocational education and demonstrated work experience in polymeric materials characterization methods, equipment and tools is required, more specifically:

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