Lab Technician

Barendrecht, The Netherlands
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We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our HQ in Barendrecht

WHO WE ARE

VPS is a clear global market leader in the Testing and Inspection in the Maritime industry. VPS operates on a global basis with services provided through one of its five laboratories which are supported by an international network of commercial and technical advisory teams. The VPS Head Office is in the Netherlands (Barendrecht) with other locations in Singapore, Houston, Fujairah and UK.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Laboratory Technician you will conduct hands-on quantitative inspections and testing of marine fuels. These activities are carried out in our extensive laboratory in Barendrecht.

We offer a compelling career progression within VPS. From Lab Tech 1 to Lab Tech 4 where you are ultimately responsible for 10-12 stations, up to 30 tests. After which you can progress into Supervisory, HSE, Training or Chemist roles.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Lab Technician you will primarily perform the following activities:

Processing samples

  • Testing
  • Analysing
  • Reporting

You follow the entire process in accordance with the requirements in the VPS Code of Practice.

The role reports directly to the Laboratory Manager.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You have at least a completed MBO course level 3 (chemistry)

  • Experience (at least 1 year) in the position of Lab Technician (internship experience is acceptable)
  • Good command of the Dutch and English language in both word and writing
  • You are a good communicator
  • Patience
  • Living within an acceptable commutable distance of the Laboratory, and able to work shift patterns

OUR OFFER TO YOU

We offer you an interesting and very varied position within a leading and innovative company. Our benefits package is competitive, including:

  • Competitive Base Salary
  • Minimum of 29 holidays per year
  • 25% allowance nightshifts
  • 50% allowance weekendshifts
  • 100% allowance Sunday and National Holidays
  • Diner allowance for working in shifts
  • Internal training program
  • Premium free pension
  • Medical Insurance compensation