Skills
- Profound knowledge of chemistry and chemical synthesis
- Experience in planning and carrying out laboratory and development trials
- Knowledge of the development and optimisation of formulations and chemical products
- Understanding of reaction conditions, material properties and their influence on product properties
- Experience in analysing and evaluating test results
- Proficiency in using laboratory, data analysis and documentation tools
Responsibilities
- Develop new chemical products, formulations and manufacturing processes
- Plan, carry out and evaluate laboratory experiments
- Targeted optimisation of compositions and reaction conditions
- Further develop products in line with technical and customer-specific requirements
- Prepare laboratory processes for scale-up to pilot and production scale
- Documentation and collaboration within the (interdisciplinary) R&D team
Pro & Contra
- Combining experimental development with practical application
- Contributing to innovative solutions for technical challenges
- Opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, materials and speciality chemicals
- Development projects often require several cycles of testing and optimisation
- Can involve a considerable amount of documentation and coordination work
Interfaces
- Product management & sales
- Production & further departments
- Analytics & quality management
Special Abilities
- Enjoyment of research and experimental work
- Analytical and solution-oriented mindset
- Patience and perseverance in development processes
- Structured approach to work