Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a Positive Difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world. We are looking to hire a key member of our European Polymer R&D team at our Amsterdam Research Center location.

The purpose of the Technician role is to provide laboratory analytical, technical service and manufacturing support to scientists, to support the maintenance and growth of the business in various market segments. The Technician is expected to perform all duties in a safe manner and to maintain a safe operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

⦁ Carry out activities following well-defined safety and environmental standards 
⦁ Carry-out experimental programs in the fields of:

⦁ Execute experimental programs with responsibility for quality data produced and meeting agreed deadline.
⦁ Operate experimental set-up, including smaller production size units, and contribute to maintenance of installations or equipment 
⦁ Obtain and organize experimental data according to defined methods.
⦁ Communicate experiment and data to the respective scientist or project leader.
⦁ And other duties as assigned to safely perform. Including taking care of a safe, clean and well-organized lab environment.

And other duties as assigned to safely perform.

Required Skills

⦁ High sense of safety awareness and responsibility for own working environment 
⦁ Basic awareness of experimental techniques
⦁ Understanding of equipment procedures required to execute experiments
⦁ Ability to translate procedures into a detailed working method
⦁ Problem solving skills, a curious spirit, and knowledge and passion for equipment’s mechanics.
⦁ Demonstrated ability executing experiments in in a timely and accurate manner.
⦁ Passion for hands-on work (testing, handling tools and working with somewhat large mechanical equipment)
⦁ Team player with ability to communicate openly with team on experiment and procedure walk-throughs
⦁ Professional level of English language knowledge, Dutch is preferred.

What We Offer

⦁ A supportive work environment that values teamwork and collaboration.
⦁ A chance to make a real positive difference in the industry.
⦁ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
⦁ Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals in the field.
⦁ Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

Education, Certifications & Licenses

⦁ MLO/MBO Vocational Background up to 2 years relevant experience 

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.