Product Developer – Chemical Analysis

Job description

In this role, you will work on the development of a measurement system that enables the agricultural and horticultural sectors to anticipate stress signals in crops at an earlier stage. To achieve this, you will operate at the intersection of analytical chemistry, engineering, signal processing, data analysis, and software. You will integrate these disciplines into a user-friendly system, working in consultation with experts in plant physiology and the agricultural sector.

For this challenging position, we are looking for someone who is open to an exciting new adventure. In addition, we require the following:

• A Bachelor’s (BSc) or Master’s (MSc) degree in analytical chemistry, chemical engineering, precision engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• R&D experience in the areas of laboratory instrumentation, microfluidics, and/or instrumentation and control engineering.
• Experience with capillary electrophoresis is an advantage.
• Experience with programming or software development is also an advantage.
• You are creative in devising solutions and capable of working independently.

Terms of employment:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• An excellent opportunity to contribute to the company’s success at an early stage
• Significant freedom to explore ideas
• A multidisciplinary working environment
• Short lines of communication

About Science@Work

At Science@Work, people and science come together. Our Talent Acquisition Experts are highly qualified professionals, each possessing a background in laboratory or scientific studies, ensuring they can engage in expert-level dialogue. We connect talent with employers for both permanent and temporary positions throughout the Netherlands. As a specialized division of the international recruitment group Pauwels Consulting—which employs 1,500 professionals and operates 20 offices across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, and Switzerland—we offer an extensive reach combined with deep industry expertise. Science@Work is synonymous with quality and knowledge. What further sets us apart is our use of cutting-edge recruitment technology, our passionate team of recruiters, and our commitment to both people and the environment—enabling us to work faster, more efficiently, and more sustainably. Science@Work (SAWNL) serves professionals with MLO, HLO, or university-level (WO) qualifications within the life sciences, pharmaceutical, food, biotechnology, and (petro)chemical sectors across the Netherlands. We offer permanent and temporary laboratory and scientific roles in fields including microbiology, chemistry, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, sales, quality assurance, medical devices, and biomedical laboratory technology.