Chemical analyst role in Zaandam, Noord-Holland: analyse product samples, perform trial distillations and turn results into clear advice. 32–36 hours per week, with training and development opportunities.
The role
At our client company in Zaandam, you will work in a laboratory where product quality and safety are priorities. You will analyse samples from a range of products and provide reliable results to support production, quality decisions and responses to customer enquiries. You will work closely with colleagues in operations, production and sales.
Your work will include:
- Analysing product samples, establishing measured values, and interpreting and reporting results.
- Performing trial distillations in response to customer requests.
- Advising on product specifications and quality issues.
- Preparing laboratory reports for sales, customer service and customs.
- Checking, maintaining and calibrating analytical equipment.
- Taking part in production meetings and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Contributing to a safe, clean and well-organised laboratory, and working with colleagues to improve quality, safety and procedures.
What you bring
A completed HLO qualification, or an MBO level 4 qualification in Laboratory Technology with relevant work experience. Laboratory experience is an advantage but is not essential; recent graduates are also welcome. You are curious, accurate and responsible, enjoy working with others and can turn analysis results into clear advice.
- Experience with analytical equipment such as GC, density-measurement equipment, distillation and flash-point testing is preferred.
- Knowledge of ASTM, IP or UOP analytical methods is an advantage.
- Experience with WinLims, Word and Excel is a plus.
If you do not yet have all the knowledge required but have strong laboratory fundamentals and motivation, there is room to develop further.
What is offered
The role is 32–36 hours per week. Specific working hours or a shift pattern are not stated. Salary is commensurate with your knowledge and experience.
- Training and development opportunities.
- 30 days of annual leave, a 13th-month payment and holiday allowance.
- Automatic inflation adjustment and a contribution towards healthcare and sport.
- A modern, technically challenging environment and a pleasant team atmosphere where colleagues support one another.