Chemical Lab Technician

Overview

Eindhoven, Netherlands | Posted on 01/22/2026

We are seeking a skilled Chemical Lab Technician to join our client’s team in Eindhoven to provide hands-on support to engineers and researchers. This role is focused on executing laboratory experiments, preparing materials, and performing characterizations to generate high-quality, reliable data. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in working with chemicals and laboratory equipment, an eye for detail, and a practical, hands-on mindset.

This is a 6-month position with potential for extension.

• Prepare and execute laboratory experiments in line with established protocols and procedures.
• Perform chemical synthesis, material preparation, formulation, and characterization using a variety of techniques.
• Accurately collect, record, and report experimental data in a structured and timely manner.
• Conduct a range of physical, chemical, optical, and surface characterizations by operating laboratory equipment (e.g., rheometer, FTIR, tensiometer, white light interferometry, DMA, and other relevant techniques).
• Contribute to method development for laboratory equipment; prior experience is a big plus but not required.
• Ensure strict compliance with laboratory safety standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and researchers to optimize experiments and share results.
• Maintain a well-organized laboratory environment and properly handle all chemicals and materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or Materials Science and Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in handling chemicals safely and following laboratory protocols.
• Familiarity with chemical formulations and material testing.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot irregularities in experiments.
• Comfortable working closely with engineers and scientists, sharing data and observations.
• Practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to stay focused on lab-based execution.

• Minimum requirements:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, or Materials Science and Engineering; minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in a chemical laboratory environment; proven experience in handling chemicals safely and following laboratory protocols; familiarity with chemical formulations and material testing; strong attention to detail and ability to spot irregularities in experiments; comfortable working closely with engineers and scientists, sharing data and observations; practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to stay focused on lab-based execution.

• Preferred:
  Skilled/experienced in utilizing multiple materials characterization techniques to analyze chemistry and properties of UV-curable materials (e.g., Rheometer, FTIR, DMA, curing tests, Tensiometer and other spectroscopy techniques); more extensive industry experience in a chemical, materials, or industrial laboratory setting.

• Healthcare contribution and inclusion in pension scheme
• State of the art modern offices.
• Work laptop and phone.
• 23 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus paid bank holidays.
• Expanding workforce with potential for career progression for top performers.
• Working with a company that will make your CV stand out.