Carry out petrochemical analyses in Hoogvliet Rotterdam, assess results and document work under ISO 17025. Work is in day shifts and a varying shift pattern. MBO level 4 work-and-thinking level is required; a chemistry-focused education is preferred.
The role
At our client company’s laboratory in Hoogvliet Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, you will carry out analyses and measurements on a wide range of petrochemical samples. These include gases, naphtha, diesel, kerosene, residues, fuel oil and chemicals such as methanol, ethanol and acids. You will follow applicable safety, health, environmental and quality standards and deliver accurate results within agreed timeframes.
Responsibilities
- Independently receive, inspect and register samples. Ask your supervisor for clarification if the material or requested analysis is unclear.
- Carry out analyses using techniques including GC, HPLC, XRF, ICP, AAS and titration, as well as methods for determining physical properties.
- Assess whether analysis results are plausible and record results and work performed in the digital LIMS.
- Carry out quality-related tasks and contribute to keeping the quality system up to date.
- Set up new analyses and techniques, and optimise and validate them with the QHSE department in line with ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Use your analytical insight to determine testing strategies and explain them clearly to colleagues and customers. Provide proactive updates to customers and report directly to them.
Schedule
Laboratory services run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will work both day shifts and according to a varying shift pattern.
What you bring
- MBO level 4 work-and-thinking level; a chemistry-related education is preferred.
- Theoretical knowledge and experience with a broad range of petrochemical tests.
- Knowledge of and experience with techniques including GC, HPLC, XRF, ICP, AAS and titration.
- Analytical insight to determine and explain testing strategies, strong numerical skills and a very precise approach.
- Experience working under ISO 17025 and following procedures carefully.
- The ability to receive and process samples independently.
- A customer-focused approach, proactive updates and direct reporting to customers.
- Good communication skills, the ability to work in a team, and a proactive, self-directed and problem-solving approach. You can work well under pressure.
- Good computer skills.
- Good spoken and written command of Dutch and English.
- A willingness to continue developing your skills.
What is offered
- A temporary one-year contract with the prospect of a permanent position.
- A market-competitive salary, with a shift allowance on top of the base monthly salary.
- Good secondary benefits, including a pension scheme and collective health insurance.
- Varied work in a dynamic environment with a friendly team.
- Training opportunities that support your development.