Laboratory technician

Can-Pack Helmond operates in the metal packaging market for over 30years. During this period, Can pack Group has become a leading manufacturer in the beverage packaging industry in Central and Eastern Europe, and constantly strengthens its market position in Western Europe, Asia and Africa. In the recent years the CANPACK Group has achieved spectacular success, evolving into a modern Capital Group and is now one of the leading manufacturers of metal packaging in the world. The plants of the Group employ nearly 8 000 people worldwide. The installed capacity currently allows to offer approximately 25 billion of beverage cans, around 28 billion pieces of bottle closures, approximately 1 billion of metal containers for the food and the chemical industries, and approximately 700 tons of glass packaging a year.

Laboratory Technicians will be responsible for analyzing all chemical parameters of substances used in production process to ensure operating in-line with the product specification.

As a Laboratory Technician you will:

• perform all laboratory tests and maintain complete records,
• carry out preventative maintenance inspections and operations on all assigned equipment and facilities,
• compile reports on analytical parameters including planning, sampling, sample preparation, interpretation,
• maintain and calibrate analytical instruments and record the results.

Authorised To

• Analyse chemicals used in the production process according to the applicable specifications, instructions and regulations.
• Interpret analysis results and explain deviations.
• Perform all laboratory tests and maintain complete records.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instruments.
• Changing the settings of the SOF installation to meet the target parameters

Responsible For

• Carrying out the analysis according to the protocols and prescribed methods.
• Analysing all chemical parameters of substances used in the production process.
• Identifying deviations.
• Ensuring that all chemical raw materials comply with set product specifications.
• Compiling reports on analytical parameters.

• Have a chemical background (graduate at least chemical secondary school), (MBO)
• Have experience in a similar role,
• Good command of English,
• Possess knowledge of valid laboratory procedures, current norms related to testing and good laboratory practices,
• Have the ability to use and operate laboratory equipment,
• Be Microsoft Office literate,

• A monthly wage between €3100-€3600 depending on experience.
• You will recieve travel expenses of 0,23ct/km.
• You will work fulltime in 5 shifts. The shifts are: 06:00 till 14:00, 14:00 till 22:00 and 22:00 till 06:00.
• Every employee is given the possibilities to keep learning and develop your skills.
• An interesting and responsible position in a growing and constantly developing company.