R&D Lab Technician - Superabsorbent polymers

Lummus Technology; Ludwigshafen am Rhein; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology firm in Ludwigshafen am Rhein is seeking an experienced R&D Lab Technician to join their R&D Lab team. The role includes conducting lab-scale polymerization experiments, characterizing polymers, and safe handling of chemicals. Ideal candidates should have a completed training as a chemical laboratory assistant and fluency in German. This position offers permanent employment with attractive remuneration and excellent work-life balance.

Leistungen

Permanent employment contract

30 days of annual leave

Above-average remuneration

Pension plan

Gym/Fitness cooperation

Continuing education and training opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Professional experience with superabsorbent polymers is a plus.
• Independent, reliable, structured and self-reliant way of working.
• Distinct ability to work in a team and high self-motivation.

Aufgaben

• Carrying out lab scale polymerization experiments.
• Characterization of Superabsorbent polymers according to EDANA standards.
• Safe handling of chemicals.
• Documentation of the results.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on laboratory and analytical experience

Knowledge and experience in polymer chemistry

Fluent in German

Good language skills in English

Ausbildung

Completed training as a chemical laboratory assistant (Chemielaborant)

Tools

Experience with analytical characterization methods

MS Office applications

Jobbeschreibung

Department: Plant Laboratory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Ludwigshafen - Germany

Description

Become part of Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH, the Lummus Technology Polymers Business Unit, where we develop, globally license, and service a portfolio of polymer technologies such as the successful Novolen PP (the #1 licensed polypropylene technology in recent years), EXCENE HDPE, LDPE and EVA technologies along with the Saplene Superabsorbent Polymer (SAP) technology. We also develop and provide polymerization catalysts for use in these processes, and continuously develop new products to meet the latest market requirements.

Lummus Technology is developing solutions to manage the transition to a sustainable refining, petrochemical and polymer industry, and this includes polymer recycling technologies, energy efficient production routes, and bio-based feedstock processes with zero or even net-negative CO2 emissions. Join us on this journey to a sustainable future!

For Lummus Novolen Technology GmbH in Ludwigshafen am Rhein/ Germany we are looking for an R&D Lab Technician (m/f/d) to join our R&D Lab team at earliest date possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out lab scale polymerization experiments (radical initiated solvent polymerization of Acrylic Acid)
• Surface crosslinking and surface treatments of the SAP particles
• Characterization of Superabsorbent polymers according to EDANA standards and with common lab characterization techniques
• Safe handling of chemicals
• Archiving of polymer samples
• Ordering of equipment/chemicals
• Documentation of the results (lab notebook and LIMS)
• Annual update of the SOP and safety documentation
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Completed training as a chemical laboratory assistant (Chemielaborant)
• Hands-on laboratory and analytical experience
• Professional experience with superabsorbent polymers is a plus
• Knowledge and experience in polymer chemistry preferred
• Basic knowledge of common analytical characterization methods
• Routine in the use of MS Office applications
• Independent, reliable, structured and self-reliant way of working
• Distinct ability to work in a team and high self-motivation
• Fluent in German; good language skills in English is a plus
  
  

Job Benefits

• Permanent employment contract
• Working hours: 37,5h, Monday to Friday, day shift
• Attractive / above-average remuneration
• Vacation pay, end-of-year compensation
• 30 days of annual leave
• Pension plan
• Gym / Fitness cooperation
• Company health management
• Very good work-life balance due to trust-based working
• Employment in a steadily growing company in a crisis-proof industry
• Challenging tasks, short decision-making processes and a lot of personal responsibility
• International environment
• Familiar working atmosphere
• Regular employee events
• Induction with "job mentor"
• Continuing education and training opportunities
• Weekly fruit basket and free drinks (coffee, tea, water)
• Employee offers from corporate benefits