Center of Innovation Chemist - Sensor Technology

About the job

At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a better future. As the industry’s R&D leader we have a team of 360+ people and 11 Centers of Innovation around the globe. Grow where your contributions will matter.

As Center of Innovation (COI) Chemist for Sensor Technology, you will work on the innovation projects fueled by our ambitious digitalization and sustainability agenda. Under the guidance of the supervisor, you will focus on experiments for sensor development in support of chemical process applications and staying ahead in the industry 4.0 market trends. Join the team and help us build a better future!

What will you do?

• Execute multi-disciplinary experimentation projects that result in the development, application and understanding of Quaker Houghton’s novel sensor technology.
• Acquire detailed knowledge of customer processes to enable the continued development of value-added technology. Keep up to date on new trends in the field.
• Understanding sensor output signals and interpreting them in a way that makes them compatible with Artificial Intelligence methods.
• Support in the development of algorithms and the analysis of big data set to control and optimize customer applications.
• Participate in ensuring good management of the laboratory space and equipment.
• Ensure that all equipment and machines in your area of control are managed with regards to safety, maintenance, calibration, and availability.
• Follow all safety, health and environmental policies and regulations. Safety is at the core of our culture.

What are we looking for?

Experience: A relevant internship or working experience in a similar role, ideally within the chemical sector. All necessary product training is provided upon onboarding by our senior Research Scientists team.

We encourage all candidates who meet the basic qualifications to apply for the position.

Additionally, experience or proven interest in the following technical skills will be valued, as they contribute to the successful execution of the role, enabling the specialist to effectively understand chemical variations, analyze data, and utilize sensor technology for visualizing the results:

• Experience with Multivariate Calibration techniques which are used to establish relationships between multiple variables and predict outcomes in chemical analysis.
• Experience in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) methodologies, enabling the development of advanced models for data analysis, pattern recognition, and predictive modeling.
• Coding skills (preferably Python) and/or familiarity with micro-computing platforms, allowing for the implementation of algorithms and the development of software tools to support data processing and visualization in a chemical analysis context.

Education: Academic or Bachelor degree in chemistry. Analytical chemistry and/or, physical chemistry background is highly valued.

Language skills: Good verbal and written communication level in English is a must.

Soft skills: High safety consciousness, safety is at the core of our culture. Team player, Hands-on, Self-starting, Pragmatic, Open-minded, Intrinsic curiosity, Strong commitment to produce high quality research.

Location: Reasonable commuting distance to Uithoorn, the Netherlands.

What’s in it for you?

• Work-life balance with a flexible schedule and hybrid possibilities.
• Collaborative culture and international environment
• Health insurance, great pension plan, language lessons and other attractive benefits
• Minimum of 28 days holidays, increasing over time & buy/sell program
• 2 days volunteering leave per year to dedicate to the cause of your choice
• Access to QH University: continuous training platform for all levels.
• DEI and Recognition initiatives such as Women in Manufacturing, Next Gen and PRIDE CRGs and our Global Giving and Impact Awards programs.
• Joining a team who is passionate for innovation in a company that fuels that passion.

Who are we?

We are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists, and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.

Our values: Live Safe, Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity, Act with integrity and Do Great Things Together.

Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.