Adecco Italia Spa, Permanent Recruitment Consulting division, recruit for F.I.S. Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici Spa, one of the leading CDMO in Europe, located in Italy with three different production sites, with around 2200 employees of which more than 250 within the R&D function. It is a global player facing a strong growth into the development and production of API and advanced intermediates for the custom manufacturing and generics business.Who we areF.I.S. – Fabbrica Italiana Sintetici is Italy's leading company in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and intermediates for the global pharmaceutical industry.With three manufacturing sites and over 2,300 professionals, we've been committed to research, quality, and sustainability for nearly 70 years.Our products impact the lives of millions worldwide — a responsibility we carry with pride and passion.Join our team and be part of a company that grows thanks to the dedication of its people.What you'll do• Design and implement scale-down models to investigate unit operations in an R&D environment, leading to scale-up and tech transfer to pilot or full-scale production, with emphasis on spray drying;• Oversee the technical transfer of chemical processes to manufacturing sites in close collaboration with production and industrialization teams, particularly for spray drying applications;• Leverage core principles of chemical engineering, including kinetics, thermodynamics, and transport phenomena;• Utilize both statistical and mechanistic (first-principles) models to deepen process understanding and support development, optimization, and troubleshooting Responsabilità:
What we're looking for• Degree in Chemical Engineering is required; 3–5 years of experience in chemical process modeling is preferred. A PhD is considered a strong asset;• Hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Discrete Element Method (DEM), or Population Balance Modeling (PBM);• Solid programming skills; knowledge of VBA or Python is a plus;• Familiarity with process modeling tools such as Dynochem, gPROMS, Aspen Plus, Ansys Fluent, OpenFOAM, or MStar;• Experience in spray drying modeling is a distinct advantage.Nice to have• Previous experience communicating with senior management;• Knowledge of spray drying process development;• Previous experience with multidisciplinary teams.Working Space• Location: Montecchio Maggiore (VI)• Department: R&D