R&D Lab Technician - Formulations & Dispersions Development

Are you passionate about chemistry and innovation? Do you enjoy hands-on lab work combined with process optimization? Then this role might be a great fit for you.

Your role

As an R&D Lab Technician, you will join the Formulations & Dispersions Development (FDD) team. You will contribute to the development and scale-up of new formulations such as dispersions, solutions, and emulsions for various business units (including inks, membranes, and functional coatings).

You play a key role in bridging research and production.

Your responsibilities

• Prepare and evaluate dispersions, solutions, emulsions, and other formulations at pilot scale


• Conduct process investigations and contribute to process optimization in collaboration with the Research Leader


• Perform quality control analyses to support research and customer deliveries


• Accurately document and report results, data, and observations


• Support the scale-up and introduction of new formulations into production


• Maintain laboratory and analytical equipment


• Manage stock of raw materials and consumables


• Ensure safety and health aspects are considered in all experiments


• Actively participate in safety initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement

Your profile

• A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a technical field (or equivalent through experience)


• Comfortable working independently in a lab environment with strong attention to safety, order, and cleanliness


• Hands-on mentality; not afraid of physical work


• Strong sense of responsibility, well-organized, and goal-oriented


• Proactive, analytical, and solution-driven


• Good communication and reporting skills; a true team player


• Able to adapt quickly and manage multiple experiments or environments


• Technical knowledge (pumps, valves, electricity, mechanics, etc.) is a strong plus


• Willing to occasionally work in shifts


• Fluent in Dutch; knowledge of English is an asset (or willingness to learn)

What we offer

• A small, dynamic, and supportive team


• A diverse and impactful role in an innovative environment


• Opportunities to grow across multiple fields (colloid chemistry, polymer chemistry, analytical chemistry, technology, etc.)


• Collaboration with enthusiastic colleagues across departments


• Training and development opportunities (technical and personal)


• A competitive salary package with attractive benefits (health insurance, meal vouchers, bike allowance, bike leasing, etc.)


• An above-average number of vacation days