Formulation Technician

ALLNEX; Drogenbos; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

allnex in Drogenbos, Belgium, seeks a skilled Formulation Technician to join our composites team. You will prepare resin formulations, support laboratory experiments, perform physical and chemical testing, and analyze results to support product development and process optimization.

The candidate will work closely with chemists, materials scientists, and application engineers, contributing to innovative resin systems for advanced composites.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in chemical laboratories and formulation development with resins, polymers, adhesives, coatings, or composites.
• 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in chemical formulation or materials testing.
• Knowledge of chemical safety regulations and quality procedures.

Responsabilités

• Prepare and optimize resin formulations according to defined recipes, test plans, and experimental requirements.
• Support laboratory experiments and perform physical, mechanical, thermal, rheological, and chemical testing of resin systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while preparing samples and test specimens.
• Record, analyse, and report experimental data and formulation performance to support product development.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and support scale-up from lab to production.

Connaissances

Formulation development

Chemical analyses

Laboratory testing

Data documentation

Team collaboration

Chemical safety

Formation

Associate/Bachelor in Chemistry or related field

Outils

HPLC

NMR

Spectroscopy

Description du poste

Category: Manufacturing & Engineering Jobs

Location: Drogenbos, BE

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedFormulation Technicianto join our compositesteam. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing resin formulations, supporting laboratory experiments, conducting physical and chemical testing, and analysing test results to support product development and process optimization.

The candidate will work closely with chemists, materials scientists, and application engineers, contributing to the development of innovative resin systems for advanced composite applications. If you are passionate about chemistry, formulation development, and laboratory testing, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative materials projects, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and optimize resin formulations according to defined recipes, test plans, and experimental requirements.
• Support laboratory experiments and perform physical, mechanical, thermal, rheological, and chemical testing of resin systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and analytical equipment while preparing samples and test specimens.
• Record, analyse, and report experimental data, test results, and formulation performance to support product development.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards, proper chemical handling, and support scale-up and validation activities from lab to production.

Required skills and experience

• Hands-on experience in chemical laboratories, formulation development, and materials testing, preferably with resins, polymers, adhesives, coatings, or composite materials.
• Strong knowledge of resin characterization, laboratory test methods, analytical techniques, and operation of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Proven ability to accurately prepare formulations, execute experimental procedures, and maintain high standards of data quality and documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to laboratory safety and chemical handling practices, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, vocational qualification, or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant laboratory experience in chemical formulation, resin development, materials testing, or a related technical environment.
• Knowledge of chemical safety regulations, laboratory practices, and quality procedures.

Proficiency in German, Dutch, or French is required; fluency in English is considered an advantage.

We offer

We are proud to offeran international working experiencewith a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

The Reward package for the position will be shared with candidates who meet the qualification criteria prior to the interview stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.