Job description
As a Chemical Analyst, you perform routine and specialized physical and wet-chemical analyses within a production environment. You examine samples of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, process streams, and waste streams. In doing so, you use analytical techniques such as AAS/ICP, titration, and spectrophotometry.
During the production process, you perform various intermediate quality analyses. You assess and interpret measurement results, correctly calibrate laboratory equipment, and investigate anomalous analysis results. Thanks to your expertise, you ensure the reliability and accuracy of the analyses.
What does a Chemical Analyst do?
Your main duties are:
- Performing chemical and physical laboratory analyses.
- Analyzing raw materials, intermediate products, and finished products.
- Controlling process flows and waste flows.
- Working with AAS/ICP, titration, spectrophotometry, and other analytical techniques.
- Interpreting, verifying, and reporting measurement results.
- Adjusting, checking, and using laboratory equipment.
- Identifying, investigating, and resolving deviations.
- Optimizing and improving analysis methods.
- Contribute to quality assurance, safe working practices, and process optimization.
You perform both routine and non-routine analyses independently and accurately. Together with the other Chemical Analysts and the Lead Chemist, you take turns working individual weekend shifts.
Candidate profile
For this position, we are looking for an accurate and safety-conscious Chemical Analyst who works independently and collaborates well within a laboratory team.
What do you bring
- A completed MBO education with relevant work experience or an HBO education in chemistry, laboratory technology, analytical chemistry, or a similar field.
- Experience as a Chemical Analyst, Laboratory Analyst, or Analyst within the process industry is a plus.
- Good oral and written command of Dutch and English.
- A precise working method with close attention to quality, details, and laboratory safety.
- The ability to perform analyses independently and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
Terms and conditions of employment;
As a Chemical Analyst, you benefit from attractive employment conditions, extra days off, and various financial compensations.
What do we offer?
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- 25 vacation days and 13 compensatory time off days for a good work-life balance.
- A 13th month as a supplement to your salary.
- Pension accrual through Pension Fund PGB.
- Fresh fruit at the workplace every workday.
- A net lunch allowance of €10 per month.
- A gross healthcare allowance of €25 per month.
- A temporary net energy allowance of €125.
- The possibility to exchange a Christian holiday for another holiday.
- An on-call allowance of 4,88% for a schedule of one weekend shift every four weeks.
About the organisation
You will be working at an international manufacturing company in the Botlek region, specializing in a particular metal with diverse industrial applications. Safety, quality, sustainability, and innovation are central to this process industry.
In the laboratory, you work with a close-knit team of experienced Chemical Analysts, led by the Chief Chemist and Lead Chemist. The work atmosphere is open and professional: colleagues are proactive, communicate effectively, and are happy to share their expertise.
You will be given ample opportunity to develop yourself, contribute ideas for improvements, and help ensure reliable laboratory processes. You will work in an international production environment where collaboration, personal growth, and technical expertise go hand in hand.
Application procedure
For questions about the position of chemical analyst in Rotterdam, please contact:
Leonie van Dongen | Leonie@voltys.nl | +31 6 4346 3878
Or apply directly via the form below.
