Operations · North Holland, Netherlands
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.
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.
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 kylie.hoffman@avantium.com or send a message to recruitment@avantium.com.