Lab Technician R&D Solutions

Who are we? 

Avantium is a pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We seek to take part in the opportunities of the transition towards a circular econo­my to create value for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Avantium’s mission is to aid the transition to a fossil-free world by developing ground-breaking products based on re­newable feedstock instead of fossil resources. Sustainable alterna­tives for fossil-based chemicals and materials include plastic bot­tles for drinks, films for food packaging and electronics, fibres for textiles and even material used in toys.

Avantium’s Vision: “We believe in a fossil-free world, let’s go!”

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Lab Technician to join our R&D Solutions (RDS) Business Unit. Here, project teams work together with customers on research and development of catalytic processes. Specific catalysts and process conditions (flows, temperatures, pressures, etc.) of customers are treated to achieve the desired objectives. Our team work for the project leaders to translate project conditions into our self-developed high throughput flow units, which are used internally to run projects. The flow units are built, maintained, adjusted, calibrated and tested by the Lab Technicians to ultimately carry out the project together with the rest of the project team.

As a Lab Technician, you are responsible for our flow units and also for carrying out project work on these flow units.

• monitoring and checking (catalyst testing) high throughput flow units (temperature, pressure, flow sensors & controllers, liquid levels, gas detections, etc.)
• checking data together with project leaders (Excel, Miner3D)
• carrying out (periodic) calibrations and maintenance of heaters, pressure sensors, flow controllers, and pumps
• troubleshooting unit related problems, both hardware and software
• building and adapting units for projects
• quality assurance and (safety) documentation of the work on the units and chemicals used.

What do you bring?

To be successful in the role as Lab Technician, an affinity with (process) equipment in combination with problem-solving skills is important. Working independently is part of the role, but you are part of a team where team collaboration is essential for the successes of the projects. Furthermore, it is important to have knowledge of lab safety and working with chemicals and to put this into practice by contributing to safety in our laboratory and adhering to the safety regulations.

• a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a comparable study
• at least 1 year of work experience in the chemical/technological industry
• communication and reporting skills in English
• knowledge of electricity, NEN3140
• a flexible attitude to be prepared to carry out periods of routine work
• technical experience with installing tubing, connectors and valves (mainly Swagelok / VICI is an advantage.
• Analytical ability
• Adaptable 
• Persuasiveness
• Write clearly, succinctly and correctly in a well-structured and logical way

What do we offer?

At Avantium, you can make a difference, proving together that the sky is the limit. Being a small organisation, we encourage people to look beyond the obvious to reach our targets. Career opportunities come from personal drive and ambition and are rewarded through a competitive compensation package, flexibility and personal development in a multicultural company operating worldwide

Interested?

If this description matches your skills or interest, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to show you the innovative world of Avantium. You can reach our Corporate Recruiter Kylie Hoffman at [email protected] or send a message to [email protected].