R&D Specialist

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis, the worlds leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium, its in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries. Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

Responsibilities:

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

Your tasks include:

• 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

What We Offer / 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

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals, we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. Thats 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. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and Its business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.