Lab Technician

Senior Lab Technician – Specialty Additives

Ash. Ind. Nederland BV (Ashland) invites applications for a Senior Lab Technician at our Zwijndrecht, NL location. This role is highly visible within the R&D function and reports to the EU Innovation Lead for Specialty Additives R&D.

• Perform laboratory support and experimentation: prepare, set up, and execute routine lab procedures and small‑scale experiments under scientist direction.
• Assist with method development and troubleshooting, providing practical insights from hands‑on experience.
• Collect, analyze, and record data accurately.
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment (balances, viscometers, mixers, pH meters, analytical tools, etc.).
• Write and maintain equipment SOPs.
• Conduct standardized performance and quality tests on industrial chemical materials such as polymers, surfactants, coatings, and additives.
• Document test conditions, material flows, deviations, and results in a clear, consistent format.
• Store, label, handle, and dispose of chemicals in compliance with internal procedures, regulatory standards, and good laboratory practices (GLP).
• Manage inventory of chemicals, consumables, and standards.
• Lead equipment upkeep and coordinate service or repairs as needed.
• Identify productivity gaps and contribute to process improvements.
• Maintain accurate electronic lab notebooks, sample logs, and test reports.
• Summarize results for chemists, project teams, and cross‑functional partners.
• Support preparation of technical documents, presentations, and reports.
• Actively contribute to organizational goals by taking initiative, executing on goals, and focusing on performance and safety.
• Improve organizational capacity and capabilities through building collaborative relationships, optimizing diverse talent, and leveraging positive communication and influence.

• Technical education in chemistry, chemical technology, materials science, or a related field.
• MBO, HBO‑BSc, WO‑BSc with 5+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in industrial or product‑development settings, preferably in a coatings laboratory.
• Strong understanding of laboratory instrumentation, measurement techniques, and safety practices.
• Solid data discipline—meticulous note‑taking, consistent documentation, and reliability under pressure.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and track sample locations.
• Demonstrated responsible and ethical behavior.
• Capability to support business decisions and create differentiated solutions.

• Practical lab experience with polymers, coatings, specialty chemicals, or process chemistry.
• Comfort supporting pilot‑scale operations or manufacturing trials.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Experience in defining methods and procedures for new assignments.

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We do not accept resumes from external staffing agencies or independent recruiters unless we have a signed recruiting agreement in place to fill a specific position.