Laboratory Specialist

Job description

Job Description Summary

At Avio Aero, a GE Aerospace company, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider specializing in the design, production, and maintenance of components and propulsion systems for both civil and military aviation. Respect for people is core to our culture and part of our commitment to FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of Avio Aero, their work isn't just a job, it's their passion and purpose. We were meant to fly.

As Laboratory Specialist, you will demonstrate expertise in organizing day-to-day laboratory operations, resolving issues and nonconformances using the FLIGHT DECK methodology, and introducing new analytical methods.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

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Manage daily sample intake, workflow, and analysis throughput

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Manage preventive and corrective maintenance orders; coordinate with external partners and service providers

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Identify and drive improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) through lean problem-solving to improve turnaround time, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery; standardize sample flow and priority management

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Train and mentor team members on methods, instrumentation, and compliance requirements

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Support R&D activities, including planning and execution

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Execute routine calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance; coordinate service when needed

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Communicate findings to cross-functional teams; escalate deviations and nonconformances promptly

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Manage instrument logs, reference standards, and calibration certificates

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Manage inventory of reagents, consumables, and reference materials; ensure proper labeling and storage

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Share and discuss findings within a multidisciplinary team environment

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Participate in internal and external audits; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

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Draw clear, concise, evidence-based conclusions

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Adhere to and promote company workplace policies, including safety objectives

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Contribute to a performance-oriented work environment

Qualifications/Requirements:

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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline

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Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Proficiency in Italian and English

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Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required

Desired Characteristics:

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Previous experience in a chemical and/or metallurgy laboratory preferred

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Passionate about using advanced laboratory instrumentation

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Data-driven, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail

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Ability to train and develop self and others

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Strong collaboration skills and team-oriented mindset

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Strong written communication skill

What we offer

Smart working and work life-balance

Avio Aero, when possible, promotes remote work and encourages a good, healthy and satisfying work-life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing; hence we offer a variety of improvement programs aimed to preserve anyone’s psychological safety and daily needs.

Total Rewards

At Avio Aero, we understand the importance of Total Rewards. As a new joiner to Avio Aero we are pleased to offer the following welcome benefit plan:

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Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme

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Flexible benefits platform

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Life and injury insurance

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Private medical cover  

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Employee assistant program

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Employee special awards (service and recognition)   

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Local special agreements and discounts

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English and languages training for you and one member of your family

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Technical, Leadership and development trainings

Inclusion & Diversity

Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are strongly committed to maintain an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken regardless to national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc.

We are not all the same. Just be Yourself @AvioAero!

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No