Chemical Laboratory Specialist

SwiftScout; Germany (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging specialist is seeking a Chemical Laboratory Specialist to conduct physical and chemical testing to ensure product quality and compliance. This role involves resolving customer complaints through analysis and corrective actions, while closely collaborating with R&D, production, and sales teams. Candidates should have completed an apprenticeship as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or an equivalent qualification, and be proficient in quality management guidelines. Fluent in both German and English is a must.

Qualifications

• Meticulous and detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Proficient in quality management guidelines (DIN 9001, BRC Global Standard).
• Fluent communication in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct essential physical and chemical testing for product quality.
• Participate in customer complaint resolution and problem analysis.
• Cooperate with R&D, production, and sales departments.

Skills

Meticulousness

Analytical thinking

Quality management guidelines application

Clear communication

Education

Completed apprenticeship as a Chemical Laboratory Technician

Job description

Chemical Laboratory Specialist | Specialist Chemical Laboratory (w/m/d)

This role involves conducting essential physical and chemical testing for a leading packaging specialist, ensuring product quality and compliance. The specialist will perform physical tests such as seal seam strength, composite adhesion, friction coefficients, and tensile tests relevant to customer packaging processes. A key part of the job includes participating in customer complaint resolution, involving problem analysis and determining corrective action. The position requires close cooperation with R&D, production, and sales departments, as well as supporting the development team in qualifying new raw materials and products. Candidates must be meticulous, possess analytical thinking skills, and be proficient in applying quality management guidelines (DIN 9001 and BRC Global Standard), while communicating and documenting reports clearly in both German and English.

Education

Completed apprenticeship as a Chemical Laboratory Technician (Chemielaborant) or equivalent vocational qualification

Experience

• Completed apprenticeship as a Chemical Laboratory Technician or comparable qualification
• Professional experience in a laboratory or quality control setting
• Experience in the flexible packaging industry (ideal)
• Detailed knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes

Additional

• Not specified