Join a specialist laboratory in Barendrecht as a senior chemical analyst. You’ll test raw materials, food and animal feed for contaminants using LC-MS and GC-MS, contribute to method and process improvements, and earn €2,940–€3,500 gross per month for 40 hours.
The role
You will work for our client company in a specialist laboratory in Barendrecht, South Holland. You will analyse raw materials, food and animal feed for unwanted substances, including mycotoxins, PAHs and acrylamide. You will perform and assess analyses, focusing on reliable results and high quality standards.
You will use techniques such as LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS. You will also support colleagues with complex technical issues and guide less experienced analysts. Your work will include validations, troubleshooting, equipment management and the introduction of new analytical methods. When deviations occur, you will carry out root-cause analyses and turn your findings into lasting improvements to processes and working practices.
Hours and schedule
This is a full-time role for 40 hours per week. No specific working schedule or shift pattern is stated.
What you bring
- An HBO-level qualification in chemistry or a comparable field, such as analytical chemistry or chemical technology.
- Experience working as a chemical analyst.
- Experience with contaminant analyses in food or animal feed.
- Experience with LC-MS and GC-MS techniques.
- The ability to analyse and resolve technical problems independently.
- An accurate, quality-focused approach.
- The ability to communicate in Dutch and English.
What is offered
- A temporary one-year contract with the prospect of permanent employment.
- A 40-hour working week.
- A gross monthly salary of €2,940 to €3,500, depending on experience and based on 40 hours.
- 25 days of annual leave, with the option to buy additional leave.
- Full reimbursement of public transport costs or a travel allowance when using a car.
- A pension scheme that allows you to work fewer hours later without losing pension accrual.
- Profit sharing and an individual choice budget for added flexibility.
- The option to exchange public holidays for days that are important to you.
- Training, development and career progression opportunities.