R&D Chemistry Lab Technician for PFAS & Clean Tech

IBA; Louvain-la-Neuve; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IBA in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking an R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join the Discovery Lab. You will contribute to high-energy irradiation technology projects, including environmental solutions like PFAS, CO2 treatment, and dioxin remediation.

The role is full-time on-site with a fixed-term contract until September 2027 (possible 3-month extension). You will design experiments, prepare materials, and report results while collaborating with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry.
• Experience with chromatography is a plus.
• Experience with MS or ICP is desirable.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent French (C1) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experimental and test plans.
• Prepare large numbers of samples, solutions and materials.
• Propose improvements to procedures and method development.
• Record activities and results in the laboratory notebook.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Report and present results; write technical summaries.
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and cross-functional teams.
• Manage laboratory reagents, equipment and orders.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Fluent French

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemistry

Tools

Chromatography

MS

ICP

Job description

IBA in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking an R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join the Discovery Lab. You will contribute to high-energy irradiation technology projects, including environmental solutions like PFAS, CO2 treatment, and dioxin remediation.

The role is full-time on-site with a fixed-term contract until September 2027 (possible 3-month extension). You will design experiments, prepare materials, and report results while collaborating with diverse teams.