Senior Laboratory Technician

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

 

At the Sun Chemical Color Materials site in Maastricht, we produce pigment preparations for plastics and raw materials for 3D printing, with a team of about 90 people. To expand our Quality Services team, we are looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician

As Senior Laboratory Technician you will be part of the EHS&Q team in Maastricht, reporting to the Supervisor of Quality Services on-site. You will be involved in:

• Providing analytical testing and reporting support to various internal and external customers, ensuring the accuracy, timeline, and clarity of the reported results.
• Ensuring all tasks and activities are carried out in accordance with the venue's EHS regulations/guidelines and EHS culture.
• Ensuring the conversion of safety data sheets into work instruction cards
• Developing new test methods
• Demonstrating a broad understanding of the working procedures in use and coming up with suggestions for improving these procedures.
• Completing all tests in accordance with defined procedures.
• Ensuring that the tests are completed according to the agreed timetables.

Your profile

• Education: MBO and Level BOL-4, with a focus on chemistry and laboratory technology, or HBO Applied Science with the focus on chemistry and materials science
• At least 1 year of work experience in a physical or analytical industrial work environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with experience in complaint management
• Good verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English
• Good understanding of German would also be beneficial to the role
• In addition, you are flexible and can set priorities well.

What we offer

Challenging assignments with a lot of responsibility and "on the job" training within a skilled and motivated team in an international working environment. In addition, we offer you excellent working conditions:

A challenging job for 40 hours a week.

Prospect of a contract for an indefinite period;

Fixed 13th month + 8.3% holiday allowance;

25 vacation days + 6 adv days;

Excellent career opportunities within an international organization

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
 

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
 

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