Research Lab Technician

About the role

ExxonMobil’s European Technology Centre in Brussels is seeking Research Lab Technicians to support the Polymers and Performance Liquids businesses. The role involves collaborating with customer and application teams to develop sustainable polymer and performance‑liquid solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical, physical and analytical performance tests on flexible packaging, rigid and semi‑rigid applications, and performance liquids such as solvents and alcohols.
• Prepare and process polymer formulations using state‑of‑the‑art equipment including compounders, injection molding units, extruders and packaging systems to produce test samples.
• Perform advanced analytical evaluations using techniques such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR).
• Record, analyse and report test data promptly, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Communicate results and progress with scientists, engineers and cross‑functional teams to align project goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Production Technology, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong focus on safety, adherence to procedures and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work accurately, observe and report findings clearly.
• Motivation to work in a collaborative, international laboratory environment.

Required skills

• Experience with mechanical and physical testing of polymer and liquid samples.
• Proficiency in operating compounders, injection molding machines, extruders and packaging equipment.
• Hands‑on knowledge of analytical techniques NMR, GC and IR.
• Capability to prepare polymer formulations and fabricate test specimens.