Lab Technician

Job description

Ash. Ind. Nederland BV Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Lab Technician to join our Specialty Additives business at our Zwijndrecht, NL location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the R&D function. This position will report to EU Innovation lead Specialty additives R&D The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following: Laboratory Support & Experimentation - Prepare, set up, and execute routine laboratory procedures and small-scale experiments under the direction of Scientists. - Assist with method development and troubleshooting, offering practical insights from hands-on experience. - Collect, analyze, and record data with accuracy. - Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment (balances, viscometers, mixers, pH meters, analytical tools, etc.). - Write and maintain equipment SOPs - Perform standardized performance and quality tests on industrial chemical materials (e.g., polymers, surfactants, coatings, additives depending on the business). - Document test conditions, material flows, deviations, and results in a clear, consistent format. - Properly store, label, use, handle and dispose of chemi...