R&D Lab Manager (m/f/d)

About Enapter and what we do:

Enapter is a rapidly-growing energy technology company with offices in Italy, Germany and Thailand. We develop and produce Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) electrolysers that enable low-cost green hydrogen production at any scale.

Enapter’s mission is to make green hydrogen affordable and accessible to all. We are an international team that is united by a common vision and guided by our core principles – Urgency, Simplicity and Transparency. To find out more, please visit our company page (www.enapter.com/about).

We are looking for an R&D Lab Manager (m/f/d) to support the R&D department.

Enapter’s R&D department comprises a total of 12 laboratories, with activities carried out in the field of chemistry, materials characterization (microscopy, spectroscopy, electrochemical testing, mechanical properties analysis, ICP-OES…), and testing of components for our AEM Stacks.  

Your main responsibilities will be to ensure that lab-based activities can be carried out smoothly within the R&D department, by maintaining the laboratories organized, and providing support to the technicians, researchers and team leaders for matters concerning equipment, laboratory supplies as well as safety and regulations.

If you are as passionate about changing the world as we are then you are in the right place!

What role will you play in building a green hydrogen future?

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, ensuring all activities comply with safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and regulations
• Organize maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Manage the inventory of lab supplies such as chemicals, reagents, and other consumables, ensuring correct storage conditions and appropriate stock levels are available
• Order lab supplies (materials, reagents, chemical, glassware etc) and track expenses
• Collaborate with the Health and Safety officer to establish procedures related to the above-mentioned safety protocols, regulations and good practices and ensure that new R&D staff is aware of them.
• Maintain safety documentation such as SDS or lab access regulation documents.
• Collaborate with the Quality team and H&S officer to ensure ISO9001, ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards are met and documentation is available and up to date
• Provide support to the R&D Department, for example when purchasing new equipment, establishing collaborations with external partners for analysis/characterization or organizing external measurement campaigns
• Provide support in project proposal writing and project reporting related to equipment/laboratory supplies

What do you need to help make our goals a reality?

• First things first: Enthusiasm for the part green hydrogen will play in tomorrow's world and Enapter's role in it;
• Technical high school diploma (perito chimico), and/or university degree in a scientific field (experimental)
• Significant hands-on experience working in a chemistry laboratory (min 3 years)
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety rules (chemistry/material characterization or other relevant field)
• Experience in working in ISO9001, ISO45001, and/or ISO14001 certified environment and knowledge thereof
• Experience in purchasing of laboratory supplies
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working proficiency level in English
• Full professional proficiency level in Italian
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Why you’ll look forward to working with us:

• You’ll have the opportunity to help shape the future of energy in one of the most dynamic companies in the hydrogen industry
• The vision and the people: That's what our colleagues say they love the most about Enapter
• We want you to feel that you’re making a real difference, so you’ll have creative freedom and flexibility in how you work
• Working on an empty stomach is the worst. We offer lunch tickets and have restaurants close by that are affiliated. We also have kitchens with coffee machines to get your coffee fix!
• Optional access to health insurance to cover those unexpected visits to the doctor or specialist and optional access to a pension fund to help support your future savings goals! (In line with the current “C.C.N.L. settore Industria Chimica ” - National Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Chemical Industry sector)
• We celebrate our success together… often! You’ll frequently see snacks and healthy treats in the office
• An exciting working environment at our original R&D and production facility just outside of Pisa

We offer all the basics anyone can expect:

A competitive salary package based on the market and what you bring to the table, paid sick leave for both your physical and mental health and 33.5 days paid leave (including holidays, permissions and ROL) per year.

Think we might be the right fit?

Even if you don’t meet all of the requirements we’ve mentioned please still apply! We are always on the lookout for new talent and for those who are passionate about what we do!

We know that diverse groups are more productive and creative! As a company with a focus on R&D and rapidly implementing innovative technology, this is particularly important to us and why we embrace and celebrate diversity. We explicitly welcome any application that brings additional perspectives to Enapter. If you believe that you can draw from your unique background and experiences to bring something new to our team, please tell us about it. We look forward to hearing from you!