Join a small research team conducting quality tests on horticultural growing media and raw materials. Carry out growth and weed tests and moisture determinations, record data and support researchers. The role is 24 hours per week in 's-Gravenzande.
The role
At our client company in 's-Gravenzande, South Holland, you will work in a small research team conducting quality tests on growing media and raw materials for horticulture. You will independently carry out routine and/or standardised tests in the laboratory and trial greenhouse.
Responsibilities
- Carry out growth tests, weed tests and moisture determinations
- Record research data accurately and make it available on time
- Assist researchers with specific analyses
About you
- A completed laboratory qualification at MBO level and experience as a laboratory technician
- You enjoy working with others and are proactive and enthusiastic
- You are keen to learn new tasks quickly
- Knowledge of or experience in horticulture is preferred
- Good command of Dutch and English
- Good computer skills, especially MS Word and Excel
What is offered?
- A varied role for 24 hours per week in a knowledgeable, collegial team, with support as you learn the work in the trial greenhouse and laboratory
- A market-rate salary, depending on your knowledge and experience
- 27 days of annual leave for a full-time position
- Participation in a pension scheme