Associate R&D Laboratory Technician 2

About the role

Chevron is looking for an Associate R&D Laboratory Technician 2 in Ghent. The role covers analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products for Chevron lubricant production, together with related documentation, equipment maintenance and quality support. The position is performed in two shifts, Monday to Friday (A.M./P.M.).

Key responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates and finished products independently, interpret results and enter them into the lab QM/MII fiori system.
• Calculate corrections and advise the production department on batch corrections.
• Weigh and prepare shipping documents for lubricants, including CMR, tremcards, COA, ADR documents and customs paperwork, and record shipment data for filing and demurrage claims.
• Plan loading of bulk and packed goods, contact hauliers about schedule changes, print delivery notes and book raw materials in the SAP stock system.
• Maintain lab equipment, prepare lab standards, carry out regular calibration and preventive maintenance, and keep consumable stock at an economical level.
• Provide statistical data and interpretations for toll processing and quality care systems, and interpret SQC results of finished products.
• Keep test samples in stock per contract and customer request and arrange their shipment.

Required profile

• Professional bachelor's degree in laboratory technology or an equivalent field such as Chemistry or Biochemistry.
• At least 2 years of experience in a laboratory environment.
• Willingness to learn dispatch and weighbridge activities.
• Fluent oral and written Dutch and English.
• Proactive, responsible, organized, able to work to deadlines and under pressure, and works well in teams.

Required skills

• Good technical-administrative skills and strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Preferred: knowledge of SAP, Excel and Word, ASTM methods, laboratory quality audits and dispatch document creation (CMR, COA, loading slip).