R&D Lab Assistant

imec in Vlaanderen; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

IMEC seeks an R&D Lab Assistant to advance nanotechnology research at its Leuven, Belgium headquarters. You will prepare samples, conduct advanced measurements, and support a world-class lab with modern characterization tools.

You will collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, multicultural setting, ensuring accuracy and reliability in experimental work while contributing to process automation and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Hands-on work in measurement laboratories and supportive experimental work across research programs.
• Well organized with ability to plan, multi-task, and prioritise in a dynamic environment.
• English proficiency is required for collaboration across international teams.

Responsabilités

• Prepare samples for analysis: epoxy embedding, polishing, cross-section prep.
• Characterize materials with FTIR, metrology systems, microscopes, profilometry, and optical systems.
• Conduct mechanical reliability testing, including shear testing.
• Support the XSEM laboratory with sample preparation and measurements.
• Perform EBSD measurements and data collection.
• Contribute to automation and optimization of measurement workflows.
• Coordinate logistics and handling of samples, materials, and consumables.
• Maintain lab infrastructure and equipment for a safe, organized environment.
• Manage laboratory orders, POs, and supplier interactions, inventory of chemicals and consumables.

Connaissances

Hands-on lab work

Organizational skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Formation

Professional Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Outils

FTIR

Veeco metrology systems

Keyence microscope

Dektak profilometry

Nova optical measurement systems

EBSD measurements equipment

Description du poste

What you will do

In this hands‑on role, you will play a key part in advancing innovative research projects by preparing and analysing samples, conducting laboratory experiments, and operating state‑of‑the‑art characterization equipment that drives breakthrough developments in next‑generation 3D technologies.

As An R&D Lab Assistant, You Will

• Prepare samples for analysis, including epoxy embedding, polishing, and cross‑section preparation.
• Perform material characterization and measurements using advanced laboratory equipment such as FTIR, Veeco metrology systems, Keyence microscope, Dektak profilometry tools, and Nova optical measurement systems.
• Conduct mechanical reliability testing, including shear testing.
• Support the XSEM laboratory through sample preparation and measurement activities.
• Perform Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) measurements and data collection.
• Contribute to the automation and optimization of measurement workflows to improve laboratory efficiency.
• Coordinate logistics and manual handling of samples, materials, and laboratory consumables.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure and equipment to ensure a safe, organized, and high‑performing work environment.
• Manage laboratory orders, purchase orders (POs), and supplier interactions. Coordinate the ordering and inventory management of chemicals and consumables.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical laboratory work in a world‑class R&D setting.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You hold a Professional Bachelor's degree in a technical field or have acquired equivalent expertise through relevant technical experience.
• You enjoy hands‑on work in measurement laboratories and are motivated to support a variety of research programs through accurate and reliable experimental work.
• You are highly organized, capable of planning effectively, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and prioritizing responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
• You thrive in a fast‑paced, innovative, and multicultural setting, demonstrating a proactive and results‑driven attitude.
• You are a collaborative team player with strong communication and networking skills, enabling you to work effectively with multidisciplinary and international teams
• Given the international character of Imec, a good knowledge of English is a must.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee‑based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.