Beschrijving
About Umicore
Umicore is a global player in materials technology. A stable international group and at the same time a thoroughly Belgian company with four sites in our country. We develop technologies and produce materials for high-performance solar cells used in satellites, rechargeable batteries, LED applications, catalysts... Through recycling, we recover valuable metals from, among other things, laptops and mobile phones.
About Research & Development (R&D)
Driving progress through research. To develop material solutions for the world's most pressing challenges and to anticipate the needs of our customers, we invest heavily in R&D. Umicore's research focuses primarily on new materials and processes to address megatrends such as resource scarcity and clean mobility. Engaging in research and development means, by definition, that we must not stand still. We need to discover new methods, devise new solutions, and develop new ideas, also in the field of analytical chemistry. And that's where you come in.
About the Role
The position is aimed for a flexible and skilled analytical chemist who will join our R&D team on a weekly ad interim basis. This role is ideal for professionals who are available for short-term assignments and can quickly adapt to new environments and tasks.
What You Will Do
- Perform sample preparations and analyses according to standardized work methods in the field of material characterisation (e.g., powder characterisation, PSD) and (in)organic chemistry (ICP-OES).
- Carry out non-standard analysis tasks within a defined framework, including for complex samples.
- Evaluate and record results and report deviations if necessary.
- Work according to established quality procedures.
- Perform prescribed maintenance and checks on assigned equipment and report technical issues.
- Work in a team, share information with colleagues and the team leader.
- Develop method descriptions and manuals.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.
Profiel
Who We Are Looking For
- Bachelor's in Chemistry.
- Strong interest in analytical chemistry. Experience in general (in)organic chemistry.
- Willingness to explore new methods in the domain of powder characterization, such as PSD, BET, and LECO.
- Comfortable with working in different teams in a flexible regime
- Ability to work independently and accurately.
- Strong organizational and reporting skills.
- Social and communicative.
- Attention to and respect for quality, safety, and the environment.
- Availability on a weekly basis for short-term assignments.
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What We Offer
To shape the future, we are already leading the way today, both as a company and as an employer. Our corporate culture ensures that everyone can exchange ideas and build expertise. We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits you would expect from a top employer, such as meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, etc.
The position is performed during daytime hours (flexible system). Temporary Contract/Interim
Location: Olen
If our research can help tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
Contract
- Onbepaalde duur
Talen
- Nederlands
- Engels
Studies
- Professionele bachelor: Landbouw