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 isnt just a job, its 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:
Manage daily sample intake, workflow, and analysis throughput
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance orders; coordinate with external partners and service providers
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
Train and mentor team members on methods, instrumentation, and compliance requirements
Support R&D activities, including planning and execution
Execute routine calibrations, qualifications, and preventive maintenance; coordinate service when needed
Communicate findings to cross-functional teams; escalate deviations and nonconformances promptly
Manage instrument logs, reference standards, and calibration certificates
Manage inventory of reagents, consumables, and reference materials; ensure proper labeling and storage
Share and discuss findings within a multidisciplinary team environment
Participate in internal and external audits; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Draw clear, concise, evidence-based conclusions
Adhere to and promote company workplace policies, including safety objectives
Contribute to a performance-oriented work environment
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proficiency in Italian and English
Work Visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required
Desired Characteristics:
Previous experience in a chemical and/or metallurgy laboratory preferred
Passionate about using advanced laboratory instrumentation
Data-driven, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to train and develop self and others
Strong collaboration skills and team-oriented mindset
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:
Performance related bonuses and local bonus scheme
Flexible benefits platform
Life and injury insurance
Private medical cover
Employee assistant program
Employee special awards (service and recognition)
Local special agreements and discounts
English and languages training for you and one member of your family
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
