Lab Engineer

LG Chem Europe GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Travel allowance

Modern office

Laptop and company phone

Training and development

Fitness benefit

Team-building events

Job summary

LG Chem Europe GmbH seeks a Lab Engineer to manage experimental data and oversee laboratory operations for CS Center Europe. You will calibrate equipment, lead testing procedures, and train staff to uphold quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus willingness to travel up to 50% within the EMEA region. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are advantageous.

Qualifications

• 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; German, French, Spanish, Polish, Italian or Korean is a plus.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel 50% (EMEA)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Material Science/Polymer Engineering

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.

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
• 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)
• Team-building events
• Good connection with car and public transportation