Chemical Analyst

Your jobThe laboratory of the Animal Nutrition chair group (ANU) is looking for a:Chemical Analyst (full-time, 38 hours/week)Please note, good communication skills in both Dutch and English are mandatory for this position.The Animal Nutrition chair group is part of the Department of Animal Sciences at Wageningen University & Research. The group provides education and conducts research in the field of animal nutrition, with the aim of improving animal production, health, and welfare in a sustainable way, thereby enhancing quality of life. The chair group has a chemical laboratory for analyzing sample material obtained from research.What You Will DoThe Animal Nutrition chair group is looking for a chemical analyst responsible for sample preparation (homogenizing, drying, and grinding) and maintaining the associated equipment. In addition, you will perform chemical analyses and play a central role in supporting BSc, MSc, and PhD students with sample preparation as part of their thesis and research work.Working with and improving the laboratory information management system (LIMS) is also part of your responsibilitiesYour qualitiesYou are an enthusiastic and flexible team player who enjoys working collaboratively. You work accurately and according to established protocols. You are open to new techniques and methods, eager to learn, and motivated to further develop yourself. You can switch quickly between different tasks and have an affinity for equipment maintenance. Preferably, you have experience with sample preparation techniques such as freeze-drying and determining physical properties, and you are open to guiding students in sample preparation.You Also HaveA completed Higher Laboratory Education (HLO) or Intermediate Laboratory Education (MLO) degree with proven experience;Good communication skills in both Dutch and English;Affinity with IT systems used in laboratories;A proactive mindset and willingness to contribute to continuous process improvement.We offer youWageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment. A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:sabbatical leave, study leave, and partially paid parental leave;working hours that can be discussed and arranged so that they allow for the best possible work-life balance;there is a strong focus on vitality and you can make use of the sports facilities available on campus for a small fee;a fixed year-end bonus of 8.3%;excellent pension scheme.In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will of course receive a good salary. Depending on your experience, we offer a competitive gross salary of between €3.029,- and €3.985,- for a full-time working week of 38 hours, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale 6/7). As for your contract, we initially offer a one-year contract that can be extended - if possible within (company) organizational circumstances - on good performance. Of course, we are happy to have a conversation with you if you have any questions about this.Wageningen University & Research offers plenty of opportunities for growth and development, with a strong internal recruitment policy and excellent training programmes.You will work on the greenest and most innovative campus in the Netherlands, in an international and open working environment. For 20 consecutive years, we have been voted the "best university" in the Netherlands! A place to be proud of.Coming from abroadDue to Dutch immigration laws, candidates from outside the EU/EFTA zone, can usually not be hired for this position. More information can be found on the website of the Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service.Do you want more information?For more information about the position, please contact Saskia van Laar, 0317-483283, saskia.vanlaar@wur.nl or Leon de Jonge leon.dejonge@wur.nlQuestions about the procedure? Get in touch with Yvonne van Holland, 0317-482860, yvonne.vanholland@wur.nl.Ready to apply?Click on the application button next to the vacancy on our website. Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.You can apply until 16 november 2025ProcedureAs part of our selection process, an assessment may be incorporated within the procedureWelcome, safe, and valuedWageningen University & Research (WUR) highly values diversity and inclusion because we believe that different insights lead to innovative solutions. We create a work environment where everyone feels welcome, safe, and appreciated, regardless of background, identity, or experience. Together, we are building a culture where everyone's unique contribution adds to the success of our organization.We areThe mission of Wageningen University & Research is ‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’.We pursue this mission through a synergistic approach between Wageningen University and Wageningen Research Foundation (applied research). Our research focuses on questions within the domains of food, living environment, and society. With approximately 30 locations, 7,700 staff members, 2,500 PhD candidates, and over 13,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is among the world’s leading knowledge institutions in its domain. The integral approach to challenges and the collaboration across various disciplines form the core of the unique Wageningen approach.Read the 5 reasons why your future colleagues enjoy working at WUR.We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated.