Highly motivated technician with Chem/Eng degree for lab management at the Chemical Recycling group. Advance your career now!

Job Description
As the laboratory manager of the Chemical Recycling group at the Circular Chemical Engineering Department, you will manage state of the art equipment for characterization of organic compounds and polymers, as well as being involved in the design and construction of experimental set-ups and protocols. You will be responsible for the maintenance and operation of various analytical equipment, such as gas and liquid chromatography, gel permeation chromatography, and FTIR spectroscopy, among others.

Management of the chemicals and waste in the research group will also belong to your tasks, including ordering and stock management of chemicals and consumables.

You will also support and instruct students with analytical questions and equipment handling.

Furthermore, safety is an important part of your job description, and you will need to ensure safe working conditions, provide first aid in the event of accidents, or alerting employees in the event of an emergency.

We expect that you are passionate about your work and enjoy collaborating with other staff within and beyond the Chemical Recycling group.

Requirements
Applications are welcome for a technician (HBO-WO level) with a record of accomplishment in Chemical Engineering that:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree (HBO or WO) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Engineering;
• Has demonstrated experience in operating and managing analytical equipment;
• Strong interest in circularity and sustainable processes;
• Works independently in a highly dynamic and international setting;
• Combines good practical skills and good communication skills;
• Shows a proactive and mature work attitude and is able to set priorities;
• Intrinsically sets high standards and has a high degree of structuring in work;
• Is proficient in Dutch and English.

What we offer
As a Chemical Recycling Lab Technician at the Faculty of Science & Engineering, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 8 according to UFO profile Education and Research Technician, function level 2, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3072,00 and €4103,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM.

Faculty of Science and Engineering
At the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE), we focus on themes such as circularity and sustainability, future farming, digitisation and (scientific) instrument development. FSE's leading projects, like the Einstein Telescope Pathfinder, are sure to grab anyone's attention. The faculty is a vibrant hub of education and research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). At FSE, over 450 staff members and 3700 students gather to explore e exciting interdisciplinary research and educational programmes. Feel welcome, be part of our team and put your brilliant mind to work!

FSE at the Brightlands Campuses
Maastricht, Sittard-Geleen, Heerlen, and Venlo, the home of four creative Brightlands campuses, are bustling with 30,000 entrepreneurs, researchers, and students working diligently to solve global challenges. The Faculty of Science and Engineering is active on all four Brightlands campuses, and this is where our impact reaches its peak. To give you an idea of what is happening at each campus: Sittard-Geleen is home to the largest chemical site in the Euregion, while Venlo is a large hub for agri-food innovation. Maastricht is the site of the Health Campus, and Heerlen is the place to be for Smart Services.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Dr. M. Pilar Ruiz at pilar.ruizramiro@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information.

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Lab Technician at the Chemical Recycling group? Apply now, no later than 7 August 2024, for this position.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.