R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

IBA Group in Louvain-la-Neuve is seeking an R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician to join the Discovery Lab, advancing high-energy irradiation projects and environmental solutions. You will design experiments, prepare samples, analyze data, and report results while collaborating across teams, ensuring health, safety and quality standards under a fixed-term contract until September 2027.

Fluency in French and English is required to liaise with international partners, and there is potential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry.
• Knowledge and hands-on of chromatography; experience with MS or ICP.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Fluent French (C1) is required.
• English (B2) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the design and execution of experimental and test plans.
• Preparing large number of samples, solutions and materials required for laboratory activities.
• Proposing new ideas and improvements to experimental procedures and method development.
• Accurately recording all activities and results in the laboratory notebook, in compliance with guidelines.
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data.
• Reporting and presenting results; writing technical summaries.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and cross-functional scientific teams.
• Managing laboratory reagents, equipment and orders.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards.

Skills

Chromatography

Mass spectrometry / ICP

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

Job description

Mission

As an R&D Chemistry Laboratory Technician, you will join the Discovery Lab, dedicated to developing innovative projects and new applications for advanced high-energy particle irradiation technology.
A key current initiative focuses on environmental solutions to address persistent contaminants, such as PFAS. In parallel, the laboratory is driving other innovative and high-impact research projects, including CO₂ treatment and dioxin remediation, and will continue to expand into new scientific challenges.

Location: Louvain-la-Neuve, BE
Work regime: Full-Time
Kind of contract: Fixed-term contract until September 2027, with a possible 3-month extension.

Challenges we trust you with

• Participating in the design and execution of experimental and test plans
• Preparing large number of samples, solutions and materials required for laboratory activities
• Proposing new ideas and improvements to experimental procedures and method development
• Accurately recording all activities and results in the laboratory notebook, in compliance with guidelines
• Analyzing and interpreting experimental data
• Reporting and presenting results; writing technical summaries
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and cross-functional scientific teams
• Managing laboratory reagents, equipment and orders
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality standards

What we value

You have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry
• Knowledge and Hands on of chromatography; experience with MS or ICP
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Fluent French (C1) is required
• English (B2) is expected

And you also are:

• Highly rigorous with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical mindset
• Team-oriented with the ability to integrate easily into a collaborative environment
• Agile and adaptable, able to switch efficiently between activities and priorities
• Open to international short-term assignments

Compensation package

The total guaranteed annual compensation range (which includes annual base salary, as well as flexible budget if applicable, and car budget in specific locations) for this position is provided below:

Total gross guaranteed annual compensation range: 41.400 - 54.700 €

The salary range indicated above is provided in compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects the typical compensation scope for this position based on the role's level of responsibility, required expertise, and location. The actual offer will be determined on an individual basis, taking into account objective and gender-neutral factors including relevant professional experience, qualifications, specific competencies, and internal equity. The range does not constitute a guaranteed salary and is subject to adjustment based on the final assessment of the selected candidate's profile. The role might also qualify for additional compensation elements such as variable pay, profit sharing, and benefits which are not reflected in this range.