Are you a passionate analytical chemist with multidisciplinary background? Do you have practical experience and affinity towards analytical technologies mainly chromatography and hyphenated techniques? Do you have hands-on mentality and enjoy providing technical solutions to a variety of analytical challenges? If so, there is an opportunity for you as:
Researcher Chromatography
Fulltime, Deventer
Your challenges as a Researcher Chromatography
As Researcher Chromatography, you will be part of the expertise team Structural Characterization and Quantification (SCQ). Your responsibilities entail:
• Preparation, execution, evaluation, and reporting of analytical requests to support R&D projects of Nouryon business units (BU’s) and other stakeholders
• Performing hands-on laboratory work and general tasks necessary for laboratory operations
• Ensuring the correct functioning of instruments and chromatography data system (CDS)
• Developing and assisting in the implementation of chromatographic methodologies for (quality control) analysis of materials, products, and processes Nouryon-wide
• Gatekeeping the developments in the field of chromatography
Nouryon in Deventer
Our Deventer site comprises a knowledge center with over 200 highly qualified R&D employees. The site accommodates several independently operating research R&D laboratories and Expert Capability Group (ECG-MAS), which provides support in analytical, material, and environmental sciences to stakeholders worldwide. The RD&I teams and the ECG work as partners in the Business Innovation Teams, delivering expertise in various fields of science and technology that are critical to the business innovation programs. Furthermore, the Complex Organics Plant - a small production unit producing highly complex chemicals - is situated in Deventer.
Have you got what it takes?
To be successful in this position, you must understand the meaning of solution provider to customers. You enjoy hands-on laboratory work, including instruments maintenance and modification. You know to prioritize your daily work. You are a team player with the ability and affinity to provide technical input and support to other team members.
Next to this you have:
• A Bachelor or MSc degree in the field of analytical chemistry
• At least 5 years of experience in using several chromatographic and sample pre-treatment techniques in a research environment
• Proven experience with Liquid Chromatography: HPLC/UHPLC equipped with various detectors, including MS
• Technical proficiency in Gas Chromatography equipped with MS, FID, TCD and other detectors and sample introduction mode such as split/splitless or headspace
• A hands-on mentality
• Proficiency and affinity with laboratory-related information technology
• A drive to learn and develop yourself
• The ability to work in a dynamic global setting
• A result- and customer-oriented mind-set
• Excellent communication skills, enabling to be effective in consultation on problem definition and giving explanation about analyses
• Excellent knowledge of the English and Dutch language, both verbal and in writing
• A high safety awareness
This is our offer
When you join us, you will be part of our fascinating and ambitious international environment with highly skilled and motivated colleagues. A company that develops, produces and sells products that are essential for everyday life. Where employees aim high, take ownership and do it right. Our employment package comprises:
• A permanent contract
• An excellent salary tailored to the job level, your expertise and competencies.
• An attractive bonus scheme;
• 35 vacation days
• An excellent pension plan
• The option to participate in a collective health insurance
• Training opportunities
Internal networks enable valuable personal and professional development. And through challenging projects with like-minded people, you will help us become first choice for our customers and employees, all over the world.
Are you eager to start your career at Nouryon as Researcher Chromatography?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your online application via our website. Please use the ‘apply’ link on this page and upload your CV and job specific cover letter. Any questions? Then contact Rob Sanders, Recruiter, rob.r.sanders@nouryon.com.
A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.
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