Role Description

We are looking for a Lab Specialist to support the operation of a mechanical testing laboratory dedicated to qualification and development of structural materials for newcleo’s Lead Fast Reactor (LFR) technology.

The Lab Specialist will be responsible for preparing and executing experimental campaigns involving tensile, creep, fatigue and fracture testing, both in air at elevated temperatures and in liquid lead environments. In addition, the role includes sample preparation and basic post-test material characterization, supporting metallographic analysis and dimensional inspection of pristine and tested specimens.

The position requires strong hands-on laboratory skills, attention to procedures, and the ability to work closely with engineers and materials scientists to generate high-quality experimental data.

Main activities

Mechanical testing activities

• Perform mechanical testing of metallic materials in air, at room and elevated temperatures, including tensile, creep, fatigue and fracture mechanics testing.





• Perform mechanical testing in liquid lead environments, including slow strain rate test (SSRT), creep, fatigue and fracture mechanics testing.

• Purchase, prepare and instrument test specimens, including follow up of purchase, machining and delivery, and mount extensometers, thermocouples, etc.

• Contribute to the definition and improvement of test procedures and experimental setups according to applicable standards (e.g. ASTM, ISO), quality assurance, and internal protocols.

Experimental planning and data analysis

• Support the preparation of test plans and experimental procedures.

• Execute experimental campaigns and ensure proper data acquisition and storage.

• Analyze test results and prepare technical reports and documentation.

• Support the interpretation of thermos-mechanical behavior of materials, including embrittlement susceptibility in liquid lead and variables affecting materials performance.

Post-test characteriza

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