Laboratory Technician

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.