Battery Testing & Materials Technician

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Research Technician to join our Battery Materials Energy Storage team in Ghislenghien. You will work in a laboratory‑based environment, supporting the development of next‑generation lithium‑ion battery components and contributing directly to product innovation.

Key responsibilities

• Perform in‑house lithium‑ion battery fabrication and conduct electrochemical performance testing.
• Collect, document and analyse performance data to guide R&D decisions.
• Assist in developing and optimising battery formulations and chemistries.
• Manage laboratory equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with quality standards.
• Organise, track and replenish laboratory consumables and chemicals.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and testing methods.
• Follow SOPs and maintain a safe, well‑documented lab environment.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering or materials science.
• 1‑3 years of research or R&D laboratory experience.
• Hands‑on experience with controlled‑atmosphere equipment such as a glovebox.
• Knowledge of handling hazardous chemicals (powders, nanomaterials, organics, acids/bases).
• Experience with material‑characterisation techniques (conductivity, BET surface area, TGA, OAN, pycnometer, particle‑size analysis, electrochemical testing).
• Prior experience in the EV battery or energy‑storage industry is a plus.

Required skills

• Lithium‑ion battery fabrication
• Electrochemical performance testing
• Data collection and analysis
• Formulation development
• Glovebox operation
• Hazardous chemical handling
• Conductivity measurement
• BET surface area analysis
• Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA)
• OAN analysis
• Pycnometer usage
• Particle‑size analysis

What we offer

• Competitive annual salary between €36,000 and €38,000
• Full‑time onsite position in a dynamic innovation centre
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge battery technologies