Analytical Lab Chemist

Belgium - Olen

Research & Development

Posted on 02-07-2025

About Umicore

Umicore is a global player in materials technology. A stable international group and at the same time a thoroughly Belgian company with four sites in our country. We develop technologies and produce materials for high-performance solar cells used in satellites, rechargeable batteries, LED applications, catalysts... Through recycling, we recover valuable metals from, among other things, laptops and mobile phones.

About Research & Development (R&D)

Driving progress through research. To develop material solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges and to anticipate the needs of our customers, we invest heavily in R&D. Umicore’s research focuses primarily on new materials and processes to address megatrends such as resource scarcity and clean mobility. Engaging in research and development means, by definition, that we must not stand still. We need to discover new methods, devise new solutions, and develop new ideas, also in the field of analytical chemistry. And that’s where you come in.

What You Will Do

• Perform sample preparations and analyses according to standardized work methods in the field of organic chemistry (e.g., gas chromatography, FTIR) and inorganic chemistry (e.g., ion chromatography, ICP-MS, XRF).
• Carry out non-standard analysis tasks within a defined framework, including complex samples.
• Evaluate and record results, reporting deviations if necessary.
• Work according to established quality procedures.
• Perform prescribed maintenance and checks on assigned equipment and report technical issues.
• Work in a team, share information with colleagues and the team leader.
• Develop method descriptions and manuals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the department.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry.
• Strong interest in analytical chemistry; experience in general (in)organic chemistry, ICP-MS, XRF and/or chromatography is a plus.
• Laboratory experience is a plus.
• Eager to learn a broad range of analytical techniques
• Comfortable with working in different teams in a flexible regime
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Social and communicative.
• Attention to and respect for quality, safety, and the environment.

What We Offer

To shape the future, we are already leading the way today, both as a company and as an employer. Our corporate culture ensures that everyone can exchange ideas and build expertise. We offer a competitive salary and all the benefits you would expect from a top employer, such as meal vouchers, group insurance, hospitalization insurance, etc.

The position is performed during daytime hours (flexible system).

Location: Olen

If our research can help tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?