Lab Engineer

LG; Eschborn; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Travel allowance

Parking space

Ergonomic modern office

Laptop and company mobile phone

Training and development opportunities

Fitness benefit

Corporate benefit program

Team-building events

Good transport connections

Job summary

LG Chem Europe GmbH is seeking a Lab Engineer (m/f/d) to manage experimental data and ensure accuracy across the lab. You will lead lab operations, calibrate equipment, and supervise safety programs while supporting TS&D Engineers in Europe.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in chemistry or related fields, strong analytical skills, and business fluency in English. Travel up to 50% within the EMEA region is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Engineering or a related field.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities; presents well to stakeholders.
• Business fluent in English; German/French/Spanish/Korean talen is a plus.
• Experience in technical service or method development is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage analysis laboratory operations and ensure data quality.
• Provide technical leadership for laboratory services to CS Center Europe.
• Setup, calibrate, operate lab equipment and ensure safety/compliance.
• Train personnel in testing procedures and quality standards.
• Oversee lab services to ensure timely results and customer satisfaction.
• Identify improvements to align operations with business goals.
• Coordinate with external laboratories and optimize turnaround times.
• Collaborate on experimental design, process development and validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Materials Science

Job description

\"We connect science to life for a better future.\"

LG Chem Europe GmbH is part of the global chemical group LG Chem Ltd. The business areas are Advanced Materials, Life Science and Petrochemicals. LG Chem Europe GmbH is the sales office for products of the aesthetic industry and technical plastics throughout Europe. The corporate headquarter is in Seoul (South Korea) and more than 19,500 employees work for LG Chem worldwide. LG Chem is part of the LG Group with 63 corporate units and 280,000 employees worldwide.

Lab Engineer (m/f/d)

For our company LGCEG we are looking for a Lab engineer (m/f/d) to strengthen our team as quickly as possible. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all experimental data, ensuring its accuracy, reliability, and consistency throughout the entire experimental process.

Responsibilities:

• Management of analysis laboratory operations


• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise for laboratory services provided to TS&D Engineers at CS Center Europe


• Setup, calibration, and operation of laboratory equipment, quality systems, and safety programs


• Training of laboratory personnel in testing procedures, quality standards, and safety practices in compliance with applicable regulations and company policies


• Oversight of laboratory service activities to ensure program quality, timely results, and high customer satisfaction


• Identification of improvement opportunities to align laboratory operations with business objectives and ensure adherence to project timelines and milestones


• Coordination with external organizations (e.g., contract laboratories)


• Optimization of turnaround time for sample processing requests


• Development and implementation of innovative methods and practices within the technical competency group at CS Center Europe


• Collaboration with internal and external partners on experimental design, process development and optimization, and validation strategies


• Review and approval of test requests, supporting documentation, and reports; assurance of accurate documentation and compliance with safety protocols


• Support for laboratory tours, stakeholder visits, and training activities for internal and external partners


• Engagement with the external scientific, technical, and regulatory community to maintain state-of-the‑art knowledge, equipment, and processes

Experience Requirements / Competencies:

• Successfully completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Engineering, or a related technical field


• Excellent analytical, presentation, and communication abilities


• Business fluent in English (spoken and written), proficiency in German, French, Spanish, Polish, Italian or Korean is an advantage


• Experiences in technical service and method development, preferably in organic/inorganic/surface analysis is a plus


• Professional experience at a plastics manufacturer, in processing of thermoplastics or research and development of polymers would be beneficial


• Structured, responsible, independent and proactive way of working


• Confident handling of common MS Office programs


• Confident handling of all hierarchies, customers and suppliers


• Distinct analysis and teamwork skills, customer, service and solution-oriented work attitude


• Excellent assertiveness and problem solving


• Willingness to travel 50 % within EMEA and a class B driving license

Our Offer:

• A collegial working environment with appropriate scope for action and decision-making


• Flexible working hours


• Competitive performance- and success-based compensation


• A travel allowance or (if available) a parking space


• A new and modern office including an ergonomic workstation


• Laptop and company mobile phone


• Training and exciting personal/professional development opportunities


• Fitness benefit (FITSEVENELEVEN)


• Corporate benefit program


• Team-building events


• Good connection with car and public transportation

LG Chem Europe GmbH

Human Resources Team

http://www.lgchem.com/