Analytical & PAD Lab Manager — Impact & Innovation

LyondellBasell; Bornem; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

LyondellBasell’s Bornem site is seeking an Analytical and PAD Lab Manager to lead the Analytical and PAD laboratories, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality execution aligned with business priorities.

You will be responsible for people leadership, resource allocation, technical capability, lab performance and continuous improvement, collaborating with Tech, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Stewardship, and Commercial teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required.
• PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering is an advantage.
• 8–10 years of relevant experience in analytical laboratories, polymer or application development, or technical manufacturing support, including several years of people-leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of analytical techniques, polymers, additives and their applications, as well as extrusion and application-testing methods.
• Continuous-improvement experience; Lean or Six Sigma certification is an advantage.
• Experience with laboratory digitalization, automation or LIMS is an advantage.
• Experience with SAP and Sopheon.
• Fluency in English and a good command of Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Managing laboratory requests arising from development projects, customer needs and production issues, from initial evaluation through execution, reporting and closure.
• Prioritizing the laboratory portfolio and allocating people, equipment and pilot-line capacity based on business value, urgency and technical complexity to ensure timely delivery of agreed priorities.
• Collaborating closely with Technology, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Stewardship, Technical Service and Commercial teams to translate business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable safety, quality and Operational Excellence requirements across all laboratory and pilot-line activities.
• Establishing, validating and regularly reviewing laboratory methods and techniques to maintain up-to-date technical standards and capabilities.
• Driving continuous improvement, digitalization and automation initiatives to ensure efficient laboratory workflows, optimal equipment utilization, shorter turnaround times and high standards of data quality and productivity.
• Developing and presenting CAPEX and OPEX proposals for laboratory equipment, infrastructure, maintenance and continuous improvement projects.
• Building team capability through coaching, cross-training, knowledge sharing and succession planning.
• Providing analytical and application-development expertise to support MBS innovation, customer, and manufacturing and business projects.

Education

Master's degree in chemistry or chemical engineering

PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering

Tools

SAP

Sopheon

Job description

LyondellBasell’s Bornem site is seeking an Analytical and PAD Lab Manager to lead the Analytical and PAD laboratories, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality execution aligned with business priorities.

You will be responsible for people leadership, resource allocation, technical capability, lab performance and continuous improvement, collaborating with Tech, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Stewardship, and Commercial teams to deliver impactful solutions.