vacatures bij Science At Work in Rotterdam

Job description

As a Chemical Analyst, you will be responsible for performing a range of instrumental chemical analyses on food products. Analysis that you might be performing are determination of nutritional values and measuring presence of toxic substances and/or pesticides. 

You will use chromatography techniques like HPLC, LC-MS and GC-MS. Ensuring accurate and reliable results and maintaining a safe and well-organised laboratory environment are key aspects of this role.

For this laboratory position, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented laboratory professional with the following profile:

• A completed Bachelor’s degree (HLO) in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years work experience with chromatography, such as HPLC and/or GC, optionally combined with MS or MS/MS
• A hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail
• An enthusiastic, team-oriented attitude
• It is a plus if you speak Dutch
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written) is a must
• You are eligible to work in The Netherlands and live within a 45 minute commute of Rotterdam-Zuid. 

You will join a growing, internationally operating company within the food & feed sector. The atmosphere within the company is informal and pleasant . Together with a friendly and dedicated team, you will work on precise and reliable analyses while keeping the laboratory safe and tidy. 

Terms and benefits:

• Permanent job, starting with a temporary (12 month) contract
• Fulltime job; 32 hours/week is an option
• Salary in line with market standards; €2,900 to €3,800 gross per month, depending on previous work experience  
• Opportunity to develop good chromatography skills and gain a lot of hands-on experience 
• Other benefits such as: Travel allowance and a Dutch language course

At Science@Work (SAWNL), people and science come together. Our Talent Acquisition Experts all have a background in laboratory or science education, enabling them to act as knowledgeable and professional sparring partners. We connect talent with employers for both permanent and temporary positions throughout the Netherlands.

As a specialised division of the international recruitment group Pauwels Consulting, employing over 1,500 professionals across 20 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, we combine extensive reach with deep industry knowledge. Science@Work stands for quality and expertise, supported by the latest recruitment technologies, passionate recruiters, and a strong focus on people and the environment.

We work faster, more efficiently and more sustainably, providing opportunities for MLO, HLO and MSc/PhD professionals within life sciences, pharmaceuticals, food, biotechnology and (petro)chemistry across the Netherlands.