Laboratory Technician 2

Join our Hempel’s Research & development team.

Become part of Hempel’s expanding and diverse R&D Passive Fire Protection team in our new state of the art Centre of Excellence. You will be part of a strong R&D community of other passionate researchers located in our R&D labs in Spain but collaborating very closely with other colleagues from all over the world. 

We strive every day to develop the best solutions in the market for our customers in an efficient and sustainable manner, so you will have a key role in expanding our competences and capabilities within this field.

What you can look forward to in this Role:

• Support scientists in product development and product maintenance in the area Passive Fire Protection coatings.
• Prepare experimental paints and test specimens.
• Evaluate current and experimental coating systems according to agreed methods, standards and customer specifications.
• Keep accurate and complete records and produce quality reports of your laboratory activity.
• Ensure maintenance, safety and tidiness of equipment used in R&D laboratory.
• Follow all guidelines and Group procedures regarding Health & Safety and Environment.

What do you need to be successful in this role?

​You possess, education as Laboratory Technician or equivalent studies with strong hands-on and quality orientation in the laboratory and the ability to plan and organize your tasks. It would be an advantage previous experience working in a R&D laboratory but is not a requirement. You hold effective communication skills in Spanish and English and have computer skills​. 

Work Environment

Our aim is to cultivate an environment conducive to personal and professional growth, a strong competence in technical solutions and/or a background in project management within significant construction projects is essential.

At Hempel, we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships.

Sounds like a match?

Apply for this position! Pease submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’ at the top.

Attractive salary and excellent compensation and benefits package are also part of the advantages of being part of our team.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, you are invited to join a team of dedicated individuals and become part of a global community with 7,500 colleagues around the world. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace that values unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Creating an inclusive environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work is crucial for our success in shaping a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. 

We recognize that our journey must be persistent. We are dedicated to continually developing and improving our efforts and have a variety of programs and initiatives such as a global 16 weeks paid parental leave policy from day one, Inclusive Leadership Training, a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council, an internal Women’s Network, and mandatory Anti-Harassment Training. This is not a complete list, but essential in ensuring that every employee feels the responsibility of protecting our inclusive culture by treating each other with respect. 

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Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity. ​