Full-time analytical role in Farmsum. Maintain and configure HPLC, GC, MS and inline GC equipment, process samples and help build understanding of process chemistry in a pilot plant.
The role
You will work for our client company in Farmsum, Groningen, as part of an analytics team supporting a pilot plant for chemical process development. You will analyze samples and help build understanding of process chemistry, working with colleagues from other disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, adjust and configure analytical equipment, including HPLC, GC, MS and inline GC.
- Prepare and process samples, including large sample sets, and troubleshoot equipment and sample-preparation issues.
- Interpret data, identify peaks and carry out calibrations.
- Relate analytical results to project chemistry and flag deviations promptly.
- Coordinate with colleagues and project and team leads on planning, timelines and reporting.
- Take part in the on-duty analyst team and respond to analytical chemistry emergencies that may arise from routine pilot-plant activities.
Schedule and terms
This is a full-time role. No shift pattern, contract type, exact number of hours or salary is specified. There is room to develop further within the team.
What you bring
- An MBO, HLO or BSc qualification and 0–5 years of experience.
- Hands-on analytical chemistry experience, including adapting and configuring analytical equipment.
- Experience with GC and HPLC is essential. Experience with additional techniques is an advantage, such as mass spectrometry, IC, GPC, ICP, titrations or spectroscopy.
- A background in biomass chemistry analysis is preferred.
- An interest in developing new methods and analytical strategies.
- Clear spoken and written communication in Dutch and English, including the ability to convey complex information.
- Strong laboratory safety awareness and the ability to work under time pressure.