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Please note: We only consider candidates who are currently residing in the Netherlands.
The Role
Are you passionate about hands-on lab work and eager to help bring innovative polymer products to market? As a Lab Technician in Corbion’s Polymer Technology group, you’ll play a crucial role in the practical execution of development projects focused on bioresorbable and implantable polymers for medical and pharmaceutical applications. You’ll work in a dynamic, supportive team where collaboration, training, and operational excellence are valued. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys lab work, thrives on following procedures, and finds satisfaction in seeing projects move quickly from concept to production.
Key Responsibilities
Execute practical lab work for development projects, focusing on polymer synthesis and process optimization.
Independently plan and carry out research and experiments according to established protocols, with support from senior colleagues when needed.
Document procedures and results in line with Corbion standards.
Analyze and interpret experimental data, monitor progress, and adjust as necessary to ensure quality outcomes.
Present and discuss results with your team and other departments.
Maintain lab facilities, equipment, and safety standards, including ordering supplies and ensuring stock levels.
Support onboarding and training of new colleagues and interns.
Contribute to the development and improvement of lab protocols.
Foster a safe and orderly work environment, actively participating in EHS and quality activities.
Collaborate closely with scientists, senior technicians, and other team members, especially during short, focused project sprints.
You Bring
BSc in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent (MBO 4 with relevant lab experience is also welcome).
1-4 years of experience in a lab environment, ideally with polymers or chemical processes.
Strong practical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
Proactive, pragmatic, and hands-on approach.
Fluency in English (written and spoken); Dutch is a plus.
Comfortable working in a GMP or highly regulated environment.
Experience with process scale-up and transferring lab processes to production is a plus.
What We Offer
The opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a real impact in medical and pharmaceutical technology.
A collaborative and supportive team environment where your input is valued.
Clear onboarding and training, with room to grow into more operational or organizational responsibilities within the lab.
Exposure to a variety of projects, with the chance to develop your skills and take on new challenges over time.
A workplace that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Direct involvement in bringing new products to market, with visible results from your work.
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 bioplastics. In 2024, Corbion generated annual sales of €1,288.1 million and had a workforce of 2,399 FTE. Corbion is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For more information: www.corbion.com
Corbion is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workplace. All applicants will be considered equally.
Corbion does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. All candidates must be submitted by approved Corbion vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Talent Acquisition team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Corbion Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the Corbion Talent Acquisition Team.
