Are you passionate about chemistry and innovation? Do you enjoy hands-on lab work combined with process optimization? Then this role might be a great fit for you.
As an R&D Lab Technician, you will join the Formulations & Dispersions Development (FDD) team. You will contribute to the development and scale-up of new formulations such as dispersions, solutions, and emulsions for various business units (including inks, membranes, and functional coatings).
You play a key role in bridging research and production.
- Prepare and evaluate dispersions, solutions, emulsions, and other formulations at pilot scale
- Conduct process investigations and contribute to process optimization in collaboration with the Research Leader
- Perform quality control analyses to support research and customer deliveries
- Accurately document and report results, data, and observations
- Support the scale-up and introduction of new formulations into production
- Maintain laboratory and analytical equipment
- Manage stock of raw materials and consumables
- Ensure safety and health aspects are considered in all experiments
- Actively participate in safety initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement
- A bachelor degree or Secondary degree, preferable in a technical / chemical field of study
- Comfortable working independently in a lab environment with strong attention to safety, order, and cleanliness
- Hands-on mentality; not afraid of physical work
- Strong sense of responsibility, well-organized, and goal-oriented
- Proactive, analytical, and solution-driven
- Good communication and reporting skills; a true team player
- Able to adapt quickly and manage multiple experiments or environments
- Technical knowledge (pumps, valves, electricity, mechanics, etc.) is a strong plus
- Willing to occasionally work in shifts
- Fluent in Dutch; knowledge of English is an asset (or willingness to learn)
- A small, dynamic, and supportive team
- A diverse and impactful role in an innovative environment
- Opportunities to grow across multiple fields (colloid chemistry, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, technology, etc.)
- Collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues across departments
- Training and development opportunities (technical and personal)
- A competitive salary package with attractive benefits (health insurance, meal vouchers, bike allowance, bike leasing, etc.)
- An above-average number of vacation days
