Product Developer (R&D, chemicals)

Werkgever:
Science at Work Staffing BV
Regio:
Rotterdam
 
Job description
As a product developer you will be working on improving and developing chemical products, mainly fluids, that are used in a variety of industries. Part of the job is performing hands-on laboratory tests to support the development process. 



However, you will not just be working in the laboratory. You will also join client meetings to get a good unterstanding of their wishes and desired specifications and will provide input regarding the feasibility. Subsequently, you will plan and execute the project.



This is a position in an experienced team, where you will be working on your own projects and products to develop, making you responsible from beginning to the end for the whole development cycle. Apart from developing new products, you will be working on optimization of existing formulations by researching the posibility to replace some of the raw products for greener or cost reductive alternatives. 
Profile
For this position we are looking for an R&D product developer with the following background:

  • HLO (BASc) or MSc background in organic chemistry, katalysis, inorganic chemistry or similar. 
  • A thorough understanding of chemical fluids and/or emulsions
  • Experience in product development
  • Multiple years of experience in an industrial setting
  • Good communication skills
  • Problem solver and focused on results
  • Command of the Dutch language is a plus but not mandatory; fluency in English is. 
  • Eligible to work in The Netherlands and living within a 45 minute commute of Rotterdam 
Offer

This international chemical company is market leader in making specialized fluids and emulsions for a broad array of applications. In the development department is an experienced team of product developers who can learn you a lot and who are always on stand-by to help you. At the same time the company offers you freedom to handle projects as you see fit and to develop yourself further in both professional as wel as personal aspects.



Terms & Benefits:




  • Salary from €3800- €5000 gross/month based on a fulltime work week
  • 32-40 hours/week
  • Permanent position
  • Attractive package of benefits, including 30+ vacation days, a good pension scheme and a learning and development program

About Science at Work

People and science come together at Science at Work. Our Talent Acquisition Experts are all high-level discussion partners with a completed laboratory and science education. We bring talent and employers together for permanent and temporary jobs throughout the Benelux. We are part of the international Belgian recruitment organization with 1500 professionals, 20 offices in The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland we have a large span and even greater industry knowledge. Science at Work equals quality and knowledge. Science at Work further distinguishes itself by the latest recruitment technologies, inspired recruiters and attention to people and the environment. In this way we work faster, more efficiently and greener. Science at Work works for MLO (vocational), HLO/BASc and MSc professionals in the life sciences, pharmacy, food, biotechnology and (petro) chemistry throughout the Netherlands. We offer permanent and temporary laboratory and science jobs in microbiology, chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, sales, quality assurance, medical devices and biomedical laboratory technology. SAWNL
Interested?

Contactgegevens
Bedrijfsnaam: Science at Work NL
Contactpersoon: Annelies Smout
Adres: Naritaweg 219
Postcode/plaats: 3041 JG Rotterdam
Telefoon: 0203032120
Email: annelies.smout1@scienceatwork.nl