VACANCY: Assistant Laboratory Technician with Growth Potential (m/f/x)
To strengthen our quality team, we are looking for an assistant laboratory technician with an interest in paint, color, and chemistry, and with growth opportunities to become a colorist.
Location: Havenlaan 8, 3980 Tessenderlo-Ham
Company: PLP Coatings – Specialized in paint production
Contract type: Full-time – Permanent contract
Position
As an assistant laboratory technician in our quality control department, you ensure that small production batches are carried out correctly and that every product leaving our factory meets our quality standards. You will work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory and be part of a close-knit team.
Your Responsibilities
- Carrying out small paint production batches in the laboratory (preparing and packaging according to protocols – weights up to 25 kg)
- Maintaining the small dosing unit
- Performing quality checks on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products
- Recording and interpreting measurement results (viscosity, color, coverage, drying time, etc.)
- Ensuring order, cleanliness, and proper use of laboratory equipment
- Reporting deviations and collaborating with production and R&D
- Assisting in improving test methods and procedures
- Contributing to color formulations and color corrections together with our colorists
- Opportunity to train as a colorist (color matching, pigment knowledge, and color theory)
Profile
- Secondary education diploma in a scientific field (chemistry, laboratory sciences, etc.) or equivalent through experience
- Experience in a laboratory environment is a plus, but motivated recent graduates are welcome
- You work accurately and have attention to detail
- Interest in color, paint, and chemical processes
- Eager to learn and willing to be internally trained as a colorist
- Team player with a practical mindset
Offer
- Full-time job in a stable family business with a strong reputation
- Fixed daytime working hours:
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
- Friday: 08:00 – 16:00
- Thorough on-the-job training
- Opportunity to grow into a **colorist** role
- Varied position combining laboratory analyses and small production batches
- Friendly working atmosphere with short communication lines
Salary Transparency
The gross monthly salary for this position ranges between €2,450 and €3,100 gross per month (full-time), depending on relevant education, experience, and competencies.
Additional Benefits
- Meal vouchers
- Holiday pay and year-end bonus according to the sector
- Possibility for additional training
Interested?
Ready to add color to your career?
Send your CV and motivation letter to:
[Anne.Gybels@plpcoatings.com](mailto:Anne.Gybels@plpcoatings.com)
For more information, you can also contact us via this email address.
PLP Coatings – Together we color the future!
