R&D Specialist

Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Technician / CTA (R&D Specialist Aerosol), you are an expert in evaluating the suitability of formulations in relation to packaging. You support internal qualification processes for approving aerosol cans for our customers, determine shelf life, assist in selecting appropriate packaging for internal and external customers (steel and aluminum aerosols), and perform all analyses related to internal corrosion and product compatibility.

Tasks

• Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy
• Corrosion analysis (observations)
• Storage tests (corrosion, delamination, leakage, etc.)
• Wet analysis of filling goods (pH, water content, chloride, etc.)
• Technical examination of lacquers (before and after application)
• Handling complaints
• Supporting quality improvements and problem resolution
• Providing all data to assess the suitability of a specification
• Ensuring standardized working methods, strengthening procedures, processes, and protocols
• Supporting and advising production in complex customer complaint cases
• Assisting in the development of new test methods, conducting test design, validating and standardizing new methods
• Maintaining and developing specific expertise
• Supporting workplace organization (safety, 5S, etc.)

Requirements

• Completed training as Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA) or equivalent qualification
• Solid knowledge in chemistry, corrosion, and electrochemistry
• Experience in problem‑solving methods and statistical analysis
• Good English skills and confident use of MS Office and specific laboratory applications
• Ideally 2 years of professional experience in a similar environment
• Team player in an international matrix organization
• Analytical thinking, creativity, and initiative
• Ability to make and defend decisions
• Resilience, patience, and perseverance
• Strong communication skills and continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• 35‑hour work week with a short Friday
• IG Metall collective agreement
• Employee parking
• Company events (e.g., food truck, BBQ, Christmas party)
• Lease‑a‑Bike program
• Subsidy for company pension plan
• Access to numerous training and development opportunities
• Internal career development options
• Leadership at eye level

Start Date: As soon as possible

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. That’s why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.