R&D Lab Technician
Teijin Holdings Europe is currently seeking a motivated, and result-oriented , who wants to contribute to a more sustainable society. The position will be based at Teijin’s Brightlands Innovation Center (TBIC) located in Geleen, The Netherlands, which directly reports to the Environmental Solution Division of Teijin Limited in Tokyo (Japan). This role gives an opportunity to play a key role in the development of new materials enabling the energy transition with a focus on electrochemical applications, CO2 capture and conversion, and water treatment.
Position, Scope, Responsibilities and Qualifications:
Position:
R&D Lab Technician at the Brightlands Innovation Center (TBIC), part of the Environmental Solution Division (ESD) of Teijin Limited. Reporting to the General Manager of Teijin Brightlands Innovation Center (TBIC), based in Geleen, The Netherlands.
Scope:
We are looking for a practical and detail-oriented Lab Technician with a strong interest in experimental work, synthesis, and materials testing. In this role, you will support our research team by preparing samples, running tests, and operating lab equipment. You’ll be actively involved in carrying out experiments, collecting data, and helping to maintain and improve our laboratory setups. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, following procedures, and contributing to innovative research in materials and sustainability.
Responsibilities:
- Execute laboratory experiments under the guidance of R&D scientists.
- Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, samples and lab equipment for testing
- Report data and compile information into graphs and documents
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
- Monitor ongoing tests and experiments, noting any differences
- Manage inventory of lab supplies
- Assist in the development and optimization of experimental procedures.
- Handle, ship and store chemicals in accordance with regulations
Job requirements / Qualifications:
- MBO/HBO degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely.
- Verbal and written communication skills
- 1–3 years of hands-on laboratory experience (internships included).
- Proactive, organized, and a team-oriented mindset.
- Familiarity with polymer or chemical synthesis techniques is a plus
Required Competencies:
Entrepreneurial spirit, result oriented, self-motivated. Good analytical and data analysis skills. Fluent in English. Open to work in a multicultural and international team. Sense of humor.
What we offer:
There are great opportunities for you as a Lab Technician. In addition to our leading international working environment, we also offer:
- Competitive salary depending on education and experience with a range around 50-70K gross per year.
- Days off: 37 vacation/leave days.
- Secondary employment conditions: 8.00% vacation pay, a competitive pension with low personal contribution, and a bonus scheme of up to 10%.
- Allowances: Home working allowance and travel allowance of € 0.23 per kilometer.
- A contribution to your vitality of € 25, - per month for your sports membership.
- Be part of pioneering research that supports a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Information and application:
If this is the job you are looking for please apply via the button below. For more information, please contact Anke Bovens via email > anke.bovens@chill.nu
An assessment and screening may form part of the application procedure.
About Teijin:
Teijin is a technology-driven global enterprise offering advanced solutions in the areas of environmental value; safety, security and disaster mitigation; and demographic change and increased health consciousness. Its main fields of operation are high-performance fibers such as aramid, carbon fibers & composites, healthcare, films, resin & plastic processing, polyester fibers, products converting and IT. The group has some 170 companies and around 19,000 employees spread out over 20 countries worldwide.
The Japanese chemicals company Teijin has a satellite office at Brightlands Chemelot Campus, an international open-innovation community active in performance materials, sustainable processes and biomedical solutions in Sittard-Geleen, to further activate communication with external innovation communities and research institutes within the Dutch chemicals industry ecosystem.
Soort dienstverband: Fulltime
Salaris: €50.000,00 - €70.000,00 per jaar
Arbeidsvoorwaarden:
- Bedrijfsfitness
- Dienstreizen vergoeding
- Extra vakantiedagen
- Gezondheidsprogramma
- Pensioen
- Reiskostenvergoeding
- Winstdeling
Opleiding:
- MBO (Vereist)
Taal:
- Engels (Vereist)
Toestemming om te werken:
- Nederland (Vereist)
Werklocatie: Fysiek