Analytical Chemist / LC-MC expert - Philips - Drachten

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Job Description

Your challenge
As an Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for delivering expert consultancy, providing ad-hoc support, developing tailored analytical methods, and performing hands-on material characterization. Your deep understanding of chemistry and analytical techniques will be essential to ensure the quality, safety, and compliance of Philips’ medical devices and personal health products.

Your responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

• Providing expert analysis of polymers, coatings, adhesives, and other materials using advanced analytical techniques such as LC-MS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, FTIR, UV-vis, DSC, TGA.
• Building and maintaining a strong network in the relevant areas of expertise.
• Interfacing and collaborating closely with other (technical) disciplines, regulatory experts, biocompatibility officers, toxicologists, and external parties to translate chemical insights into practical solutions.
• Advising on chemical compatibility, contamination, degradation mechanisms, and lifetime performance of materials used in consumer and medical devices.
• Developing and validating analytical methods tailored to specific project needs and material type, ensuring accuracy and reproducibility.
• Regularly benchmark results against current scientific literature to ensure ongoing improvement and alignment with the latest developments.
• Documenting findings in clear, concise reports and presenting results to stakeholders.
• Staying up to date with relevant chemical regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS, FDA) and supporting compliance efforts including documentation for audits and certifications.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of lab practices, safety standards, and knowledge sharing within the group.

Your team

The Philips Physics, Materials & Chemistry Group (PM&C) in Drachten, the Netherlands, is a group of highly skilled experts in several competencies that are key for the Medical Business groups as well as for Personal Health Businesses. The experts closely cooperate in a network with product developers, industrial designers, consumer marketing managers, external partners and with innovative suppliers. PM&C supports the different Philips product categories worldwide in scouting and developing new technologies that enable new product functions and is organized around competences, with two expert groups. One of these expert groups is the group Chemistry & Polymers. The competences in the group are Applied Chemistry, Material/Chemical Analysis and Materials, Molding & Finishing Technologies. The Chemistry & Polymers group consists of about 20 colleagues with diverse and international background having an educational background ranging from vocational to PhD.

We are looking for

To be successful in this role, you bring:

• Master’s or PhD degree in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a closely related field. Proven LC-MS experience is required.
• Strong theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience with a broad range of analytical techniques, including LC-MS, GC-MS, FTIR, UV-Vis, DSC, TGA, and other spectroscopic methods.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets to generate actionable insights.
• Familiarity with polymers, coatings, adhesives, and their chemical behavior is a strong advantage.
• Experience in method development, validation, and documentation according to industry standards.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, risk assessment, and relevant regulations (e.g., REACH, RoHS).
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and present findings to stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on attitude combined with a collaborative mindset, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus but not required.

Please note: we do not offer relocation support for this position.

Recruitment Process

If you are interested in this opportunity to join us, please read the complete job description on our website and upload your resume and motivation letter through the Philips career site - vacancy number 594168.

Please note that the closing date of this vacancy is Friday, 6 November 2026.

Compensation & Benefits

Doing meaningful work should come with fair, transparent rewards. The base salary range for this role is € 61,185.00 –€ 101,975.00. We determine pay within the range using objective factors, like the skills the role requires, your relevant experience and the responsibility you'll have in this role, alongside internal equity and local market considerations. This role is eligible for 3% bonus/incentive, with your rewards linked to KPIs/company results. We’ll share the full approach with you during the interview process, so you can make a clear, informed decision.

Benefits include:

• Health and well-being programs: to support you mentally and physically, allowing you to stay energized and be your best at work and beyond;
• Career growth: access to a wide range of tools and resources to further your career, including a personal development budget, training and coaching;
• Annual leave: 25 days with the option of purchasing up to 20 extra days per year;
• Financial incentive: individual bonus based on personal performance and/or Philips' annual results;
• Additional benefits: solid company pension scheme, attractive collective health insurance package and opportunity to buy Philips shares and products with a discount.

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