Laboratory Technician - Material Science & R&D

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Material Science laboratory. In this hands-on and strategically important role, you’ll be responsible not only for performing and refining material tests on our self-developed packaging solutions, but also for writing SOPs, validating new test methods, and generating structured documentation that supports our R&D and product development functions.

Our lab is equipped with analytical tools including oxygen and water vapour barrier testers, tensile and heat-seal testing machines, and will continue to expand. You'll also occasionally contribute to the operation and upkeep of our Coatema coating line to ensure high-quality material output.

This role is based at our offices in Holm, near Hamburg.

As a key member of the Material Science team, you will:

• Plan and conduct testing to characterize  sustainable packaging materials, supporting the R&D and product development teams with reliable data - this will include regular routine testing 
  
  

• Write, maintain, and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs) and documentation for existing and new testing methods
  
  

• Validate new lab procedures to ensure reproducibility, consistency, and quality of test data
  
  

• Operate and maintain lab equipment, including instruments for oxygen and water transmission, tensile strength, thickness, and surface roughness testing
  
  

• Analyse and document results to support product improvement, material optimisation, and customer-specific requirements
  
  

• Drive data quality and consistency by establishing robust data management practices for test results and reports
  
  

• Collaborate closely with R&D to co-develop testing plans that align with development milestones and innovation projects
  
  

• Support the QA process with reference measurements, calibration routines, and inspection of raw and coated materials
  
  

• Monitor and report on production quality by evaluating coating thickness, adhesion, and material appearance
  
  

• Contribute to the continuous improvement and digitalisation of our lab workflows and internal processes
  
  

• A trained Laboratory Technician or holder of a B.Sc. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
  
  

• 2+ years of experience in a lab-based role, preferably within a QA, R&D, or materials testing environment
  
  

• Strong experience in writing technical documentation, protocols, and SOPs
  
  

• Comfortable designing and validating new test methods in coordination with scientific or engineering teams
  
  

• Hands-on experience with analytical lab instruments and sample preparation techniques
  
  

• Data-driven and meticulous, with a strong commitment to precision, repeatability, and quality
  
  

• Familiarity with barrier testing, flexible packaging, coatings, or paper materials is highly desirable
  
  

• Technically curious with a proactive mindset – you enjoy building and improving lab infrastructure and workflows
  
  

• Fluency in English is required; German is a plus