Research Technician - Polymer Technology

At Corbion we exist to champion preservation in all its forms preserving food and food production health and our planet.

We exist to champion preservation in all its formspreserving food and food production health and our planet. We believe sustainable biotechnology shapes the future and our Innovation Center is where new ideas turn into real solutions. Within the Polymer Technology Group we develop bioresorbable and implantable polymers that enable breakthrough medical devices and pharmaceutical applications.

Do you want to build your career in healthcare innovation Then this is your opportunity to start at the foundation level of our lab team.

Your Role

As a Research Technician you will join a multidisciplinary team of technicians engineers and specialists. You will support innovation projects and customer requests where polymer chemistry process development and analytical techniques are at the core.

This role offers you the chance to apply your knowledge expand your skills and actively contribute to projects under the guidance of more senior colleagues.

Who are you

We are looking for someone who is curious hands-on and eager to learn in an innovative environment. You enjoy experimentation working with polymers and collaborating with others.

Key Activities:

• Performing experiments and analyses for innovation and customer projects.
• Processing analyzing and reporting data to share insights with the team.
• Supporting the design planning and execution of research projects.
• Assisting in developing and improving protocols together with experienced colleagues.
• Supporting problem solving and process optimization.
• Helping to maintain lab and pilot facilities equipment and databases/SOPs.
• Ensure documentation and reporting of procedures and results according to Corbion standards.
• Actively contribute to lab safety and sustainability initiatives including maintaining high standards of housekeeping and compliance with EHS & Quality procedures.

You bring:

• A completed MBO or BSc in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a relevant field.
• 03 years of relevant experience ideally in biomedical or polymer chemistry.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• A team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Solid problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• A customer-focused and solution-oriented mindset.
• A pragmatic proactive and can-do mentality.

What We Offer

• A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged and supported.
• Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of health food and sustainability.
• Access to state-of-the-art lab and pilot facilities and the chance to work alongside experts from various disciplines.
• A culture that values curiosity ownership and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and benefits tailored to your experience and growth.
• Flexibility to develop your career within a global organization with a strong local presence.

Why join Corbion

• Meaningful impact: your work contributes to medical innovations that improve lives.
• Learn & grow: this entry-level role offers opportunities for training skill development and progression toward more advanced lab positions.
• International environment: be part of a dynamic and diverse team.
• Innovative culture: room for initiative ideas and personal growth.
• Great atmosphere: a professional yet informal workplace where teamwork and fun go hand in hand.

Join us at Corbion and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference in preserving health and our planet.

About Corbion

Corbion is the global market leader in lactic acid and its derivatives and a leading supplier of emulsifiers functional enzyme blends minerals vitamins and algae ingredients. We use our unique expertise in fermentation and other processes to deliver sustainable solutions for the preservation of food and food production health and our planet. For over 100 years we have been uncompromising in our commitment to safety quality innovation and performance. Drawing on our deep application and product knowledge we work side-by-side with customers to make our cutting-edge technologies work for them. Our solutions help differentiate products in markets such as food home & personal care animal nutrition pharmaceuticals medical devices and 2024 Corbion generated annual sales of 1288.1 million and had a workforce of 2399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information:

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