Technologist Analytics

Who are we?

Our world needs solutions, and we need them fast. A growing population and increasing living standards drive our energy and material consumption. To keep global warming at bay, we need to reduce our carbon footprint substantially and, in fact, transition towards a climate-neutral economy.

Avantium’s Vision: We believe in a fossil-free world; let’s go!

We create disruptive renewable process technologies to facilitate sustainability change and bring them to the world with partners to accelerate the transition towards renewable and circular business.

The role

Avantium is looking for a Technologist Analytics to support the development of PEF and FDCA.

The Technologists analytic provide the analytical solution for process, product and application development within Renewable Polymers (RNP) business unit. In the Technology team there is an open position for a Technologist AnalyticsThe Technologists analytic are currently part of the Technology team with a specific expertise on a  broad range of analytics, from standard methods to sophisticated techniques. They works closely together with project teams, and the monomer and polymer & application development teams. They also work closely with their counterparts in the Flagship Plant (in Delfzijl) and the Pilot Plant (in Geleen).

How can you contribute?

The Technologist Analytics position within Renewable Polymers Business Unit (RNP) will contribute to process and product development projects by executing sample preparations and performing analyses based on various analytical techniques with a focus towards Polymer characterization and quality assessment. The Technologist Analytics will report into the Teamleader Technology  of RNP.

We are looking for an enthusiastic colleague who will take the following responsibilities:

• Leading the efforts on polymer analytics (GPC, CEG, IV, DSC, TGA, Rheometry,  Karl Fischer Coulometric, UV-VIS, NMR & titrations), including data processing, validation, development of new procedures and improvement of existing, safety assessments, documentation and reporting of analytical results.
• Subject matter expert on GPC measurements. Take care of system/measurements, proposals for improvement and trouble shooting.
• Preferably has experience in polymer characterization and quality control methodologies.
• Experience on data/analytics from chromatographic analysis like (U)HPLC and GC is a nice to have.
• Support Monomer and P&AD projects by sample preparations and dilutions.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance on equipment.
• Likes to work in the lab and flexible towards activities outside the primary responsibilities by assisting lab activities of other teams.
• Communicate proactively with your colleagues, project and team leaders, including planning, managing timelines and reporting.

What will you bring?

To be successful in our team you:

• Actively contribute to the safety in our laboratory, adhere to our Health & Safety regulations.
• Bring a HLO or master degree in Analytical Chemistry with (few) years of experience.
• Experience on performing polymer analytics, GPC, IV, NMR.
• Have hands-on experience in analytical lab work activities like sample preparations, titrations, KF, UV analysis and data processing of chromatographic analysis.
• Are able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Are a team player, results oriented, flexible and pragmatic self-starter.
• Bring good communication and reporting skills in English.

What do we offer?

Avantium is a small company with a big impact. Whilst contributing to a circular economy, we offer you a unique chance to learn a lot: in science, business and management, leading people and operations, market strategies, quality and last but not least safety. Learning paths can be steep, not depending on predefined career paths and development tracks. You are in the lead of your career, what you bring to the table will be noticed and taking initiative is rewarded and recognized. We have an informal result-oriented culture, a flat organization and we recognize and celebrate the many cultures that we represent. On top of that we offer good primary and secondary benefits. 

Join us and our partners in transitioning to a fossil-free world, transforming their sustainability pledges into actionable proof points!

Interested? 

Let us know by applying through the website. At Avantium, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment.