Analytical Research Chemist

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Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

We are looking for an analytical chemist for our R&D center in Drogenbos. Main responsibilities of this role include planning, developing and executing different analytical techniques of radiation curable products and others in the frame of research & development projects, manufacturing & pilot & QC support, regulatory compliance, patents and specific customers’ requirements.
If you have an education or experience in analytical chemistry, organic chemistry or polymer science and have passion for research, technology and characterization, apply and join our team!

The analytical laboratories play a central role in supporting the global business of allnex by contributing to innovation through research, while ensuring the quality and reliability of our products. 

If you are a team-player, creative person with a strong customer-focus mindset, we welcome you to apply and look forward to speaking to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Perform and develop reliable and accurate analyses (Gas and Liquid Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry, Spectroscopy, and others …) to support product development (R&D), solving customer questions (TS&D), troubleshooting (pilot, production), new regulations.
• Autonomous work organization and priority setting within defined objectives & deadlines.
• Maintenance of laboratory analytical techniques and workstations.
• Development and validation of new analytical method(s) and/or procedures.
• Keeps him/herself informed of new technological developments, methods and scientific literature in his/her own field of work.
• Compliance with good laboratory practices and behavioral based safety. 
• Data management, writing & presentation of analytical results/reports/methods. 
• Adherence to quality, safety & environmental ISO procedures (calibration of equipment, test methods, etc.).
• Active participation in specific job-related internal and/or external meetings or events.
• Interest in working in an analytical lab environment implying hands-on-the-job realizations and problem-solving. 
• Demonstrated team spirit and excellent communication skills.

Required skills and experience

• Practical experience in analytical chemistry (Gas Chromatography and/or Mass Spectrometry and/or Spectroscopy).
• Good knowledge of informatics and quantitative data analysis. 
• Precise, rigorous, critical, creative and results-oriented personality with strong customer focus and structured mindset towards deliverables. 
• Strong dedication to safety and quality standards. 
• Multi-tasking, being able to flexibly work on multiple parallel projects. 
• Fluent in the local languages: French and/or Dutch (FR/NL) and preferably also in English.
• Good communication skills.
• You are preferably based in the Brussels area or its surroundings.

Qualifications

Academic level education, preferably master’s degree or equivalent, in analytical, organic or polymer chemistry. 

We offer

We are proud to offer international work experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

• A challenging and rewarding role at the heart of our innovation center with direct impact on the company’s performance
• A supportive team environment that values innovation and efficiency
• A competitive compensation package (38 holidays), including comprehensive benefits (pension plan, hospitalization insurance, …) and opportunities for career development.

The Reward package for the position will be shared with candidates who meet the qualification criteria prior to the interview stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.