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Laboratory Specialist

  • Zurich
  • Work experience
  • Technical occupations (other)
  • Code: 8734
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We are a world leading Engine MRO service provider, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, with over 90 years of operational experience. Our unwavering dedication to innovation, excellence and environmental responsibility propels us forward on our journey to becoming the leading, most customer-centric, and sustainable Engine focused MRO worldwide.

Working with an extensive network of partners and business development offices in Europe, the USA, Asia and the Middle East, we offer comprehensive, fully customized solutions for the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul of aircraft engines, airframes and components sales business including impeccable technical support to over 500 customers worldwide. Our mission: We safely power your flight.
 
As a Laboratory Specialist you will have technical responsibility for all provided services ensuring the methods and performance of chemical and physical as well as metallographic investigations are executed. You will be responsible for the Special Processes Adhesive Bonding, Sealing and Coating (organic/inorganic). The laboratory expert is an integral part of the laboratory and shows intrinsic interest in compliance to the agreed good laboratory practices (GLP) of the SR Technics laboratory as well as to all safety standards affecting laboratory activity in aviation. The role collaborates integrally with our Operations, Process Engineering, Tool and Equipment Engineering, Shop Engineering, Machine Maintenance, and external vendors.

Your tasks

  • Perform chemical and/or physical routine analysis (quality control of products, processes and parts)
  • Perform chemical and/or physical investigations (e.g. failure analysis)
  • Produce chemical consumables as requested by the customer
  • Develop and implement tailored methods for analysis/investigations
  • Provide required lab reports for development and operations
  • Control either the shelf-life of laboratory consumables or the calibration status of laboratory equipment before use
  • Notify discrepancies of consumables, equipment, request documents or SOP immediately to the laboratory manager
  • Record all analysis/production/investigation activity as laid down in the applicable work instructions
  • Administer the KANBAN storage including the replenishment of the existing stock items or in case if not included, introduce new KANBAN items as required with KANBAN cards, defined stock quantity and defined re-ordering point
  • Initiate and manage inbound/outbound sample shipments related to Process Engineering & Laboratory providers or supplies
  • Administer laboratory request(s) from customers including check of request and sample(s) on receipt, check of completeness of data, request assignment and coordination of the delivery of the agreed service

Your Profile

  • Hands on experience in physical and/or chemical laboratory environments
  • Sound technical understanding of the materials and processes involved therein
  • Experience in Aviation, Aerospace business and legislation is a plus
  • Proactive, positive and flexible character with a strong execution mentality and the ability to work autonomously and within teams on complex tasks
  • Will to support and coach colleagues from operations in technical aspects of the preparation and analysis
  • Scientific/Technical degree MSc or BSc in a relevant field (chemistry, material science, engineering) or equivalent experience in similar industries
  • Fluent in English (Level C1), German (Level B1) is an advantage

We offer

We offer an attractive position in a global and dynamic company. Through competitive employment conditions, you will have the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally.
 
Our benefits system is created with our people’s best interest in mind and designed to aid in everyday life and situations. Take a look at them on our website by clicking below:
 
www.srtechnics.com/careers/employee-benefits
 

If you wish to apply to this position, kindly fill out the application form. 

For other inquiries please contact us at: globalrecruitment@srtechnics.com

Please note that due to Swiss immigration regulations, we currently only consider applicants holding an EU passport, Swiss passport or a Swiss working permit.
 
  • Magdalena Milenic
  • Talent Acquisition Specialist