WHERE HE WORKS

The Higher Technician for the circular economy works in all sectors characterized by innovative chemical and biotechnological processes to support the circular economy and sustainability. He works in companies that produce polymeric and biopolymer materials, in the secondary raw materials (regeneration) sector, in the plastic products and packaging industry, in the field of additive manufacturing and rapid prototyping and in the coating materials sector. It works in the waste treatment and recovery chains and in environmental bioremediation.

WHAT DOES HE DO

It deals with the development of new materials deriving from biomass and raw material waste, chemical-physical tests on materials, CAD design, prototyping and 3D printing and the efficiency of production processes. It can also deal with the chemical and microbiological characterization of wastewater and waste, the management of waste and waste treatment plants, environmental sampling and remediation, environmental impact assessment and regulatory compliance.

You will study basic sciences, in the classroom and in our laboratories

• Organic and inorganic chemistry
• Analytical chemistry
• Cellular and molecular biology
•  Industrial and environmental microbiology
•  Physics and statistics
•  Biodiversity and ecosystems

We will provide you with all the scientific knowledge necessary to work in science-based companies.

You will experiment with methods and techniques of the chemical and biotechnology industry, even in the company

• Sustainable chemical processes
• Chemical and biochemical plants
• Separation and characterization of polymeric materials
• Materials technologies
• Nanomaterials
• Mechanical drawing and 2D/3D CAD design
• Production management
• Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement
• Patents and protection of industrial property
• Innovation management
• Circular Economy
• Life Cycle Assessment and Eco-design
• 3D prototyping
• Transformation of innovative materials

You will specialize in the most sensitive operational aspects of a continuously growing production sector.

You will learn to work safely, effectively and with an international perspective

• English (B2)
• Design Thinking and Project Management
• Business Planning and Business Modelling
• Soft Skills for industry 4.0
• Active job search
• Job security

You will acquire the transversal skills necessary to enter and grow in the world of work.