Student Assistant, R&D

Crown Paints Limited; Denmark; Presencial; DKK 193.000 - 248.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hempel in Kongens Lyngby invites a student pursuing a science degree to join the R&D Laboratory Management team as a Student Assistant. You will help ensure laboratories operate safely and efficiently while supporting R&D with practical and administrative tasks.

Working 15-20 hours per week, you will gain hands-on experience in laboratory operations, documentation, calibration support, and process improvements, collaborating with a small team in a dynamic, international setting, with

Formación

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a scientific field.
• Previous laboratory experience is an advantage, not required.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Confident English communication.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and update laboratory data and documentation.
• Support calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Manage chemical and safety databases.
• Assist with registrations, documentation, and process improvements.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with chemical handling and safeguarding activities.
• Check in materials and support inventory tasks.
• Provide ad hoc support to R&D teams and lab management.

Conocimientos

Well-organized

Detail-oriented

English communication

Lab experience

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in a scientific discipline

Descripción del empleo

Are you a science student looking to gain hands-on experience in a global R&D environment? Do you thrive in a structured setting, enjoy organizing information, and have a keen eye for quality and safety? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Student Assistant to join our R&D Laboratory Management team at Hempel's headquarters in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark.

In this role, you will help ensure that our laboratories operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with relevant standards, while supporting our R&D teams with a variety of practical and administrative tasks. Your contributions will help create the best possible conditions for our researchers and specialists to focus on developing innovative Hempel products.

You will become part of a dedicated team of two colleagues and collaborate closely with our service team to support eight R&D departments comprising approximately 100 employees. We offer a dynamic and international working environment, providing valuable exposure to laboratory operations, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration.

Working hours are 15-20 hours per week , with flexibility to accommodate your studies and exam periods.

What will your responsibilities be?

As our Student Assistant, you will support a range of activities related to laboratory operations, quality, and safety, including:

• Maintaining, updating, and sharing laboratory data and documentation
• Supporting calibration and maintenance activities for laboratory equipment
• Managing and updating chemical and safety databases
• Assisting with laboratory registrations, documentation, and process improvements
• Supporting 5S and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assisting with chemical handling and safeguarding activities
• Checking in materials and supporting inventory-related tasks
• Providing ad hoc support to R&D teams and laboratory management

What we're looking for

• You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree within a scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Previous laboratory experience is an advantage, but not a requirement.

We imagine that you:

• Are well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Have a structured and detail-oriented approach to your work
• Take pride in delivering high-quality results
• Are comfortable working with digital systems and databases
• Enjoy practical laboratory work
• Have a service-minded and collaborative attitude towards many different stakeholders
• Communicate confidently in English, both written and spoken
• Have an interest in laboratory safety, risk management, equipment calibration, quality standards, compliance, and continuous improvement, and be motivated to contribute to a safe and efficient R&D environment.

What we offer

At Hempel, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience in a global R&D organization while working alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about safety, quality, and innovation.

This is an excellent opportunity to build practical laboratory and operational skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop a strong understanding of how laboratory management supports research and development in an international company.

We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players.Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return,you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.