TECNHICIEN(NE) DE LABORATOIRE H/F

Job description

The New Technology and Innovation (NTI) department is responsible for conducting early-stage research projects, and creating prototypes, both for Agfa internal customers, as well as for external customers. To strengthen the laboratory team we are currently looking for a motivated Laboratory Technician.
As Laboratory Technician you are responsible for:
- Test several concepts for new products/solutions in the lab by creating demonstrator materials.
- Conduct laboratory experiments mainly related to organic synthesis and polymer synthesis, preparation of formulations and dispersions.
- Prepare a workable first (polymer) material out of the components that were synthesized.
- Identify problems and propose solutions/next steps in feasibility research projects.
- Collaborate with the analytical and other departments such as production, piloting, dispersion lab etc .
- Contribute to expanding our patent portfolio, as innovations go hand in hand with intellectual property.
- Consider all safety and environmental aspects when working in the laboratory.
- Report both written and orally, in English
Profile
- You have a scientific degree (bachelor/master), preferably in chemistry or engineering. Knowledge of polymer chemistry is a plus.
- Experience with research within the areas of polymers, coatings, surface chemistry, rheology and photo-reactions is a plus.
- You are hands-on.
- You are a social person, who likes to work in a group.
- You work in a structured, well-documented manner.
- You can co-operate well with interdisciplinary teams, colleagues and external customers.
- You are strong in problem analysis and driven by innovation.
- You are fluent in English. Knowledge of Dutch is an asset.