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On-site in Spijkenisse·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Salary
- €2,600 - €3,250 a month
- Work mode
- On-site, Spijkenisse
- Contract
- Full-time
- Languages
- Dutch
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Dutch.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Demonstrable experience with X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) analyses.
- A completed laboratory education, for example MLO, HLO, Chemistry, or similar.
- An accurate, structured, and quality-oriented way of working.
- Technical insight and attention to detail. • Good communication skills and a strong sense of responsibility.
- A good command of the Dutch language and basic knowledge of English.
- Willingness to work in a 2-shift system.
- You are already entitled to work in the Netherlands. For this position, SGS does not offer visa sponsorship or support via a search year arrangement.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
We offer:
- Your salary is between € 2,600 and € 3,250 gross per month, depending on experience (excluding allowances).
- Shift allowance;
8% holiday allowance;
32 vacation days (based on 40 hours);
A pension scheme;
Travel allowance;
Opportunities for personal growth and development;
An enthusiastic and dedicated team;
A sports and bicycle plan;
The role
At SGS, we are the global leader in inspection, testing, analysis, and certification. Within our Natural Resources (Minerals) business line, we examine valuable raw materials, such as ores, metals, coal, and industrial minerals. From our modern laboratory in Spijkenisse, we analyze samples arriving from all parts of the world every day. For our specialized XRF team, we are looking for an accurate and driven XRF Analyst. Do you have experience with X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and do you enjoy working in a high-tech laboratory environment? Then we would like to meet you.
What you'll do
As an XRF Analyst, you are responsible for performing high-quality chemical analyses on various mineral samples. The results you generate form an important basis for our customers in making commercial and operational decisions. You are involved in the entire analytical process: from sample preparation to the assessment and release of analytical results. In doing so, you work with modern XRF equipment, such as the Axios and Zetium. Your duties
- Pre-processing samples according to established procedures.
- Melting samples in laboratory furnaces at temperatures up to approximately 1000 °C.
- Performing XRF analyses using advanced equipment.
- Interpreting, checking, and validating analytical results.
- Identifying deviations and performing quality controls.
- Processing analytical results in the designated systems.
- Monitoring the quality, accuracy, and reliability of analyses.
- Actively contributing to a safe, tidy, and efficient working environment.
- Collaborating with colleagues within the laboratory to achieve an optimal flow of samples.
How you'll work
You will be working in a 2-shift position (morning and afternoon shifts).
Functie-eisen
- Experience with mineral, metal, or raw material analysis is a strong plus.
Aanvullende informatie
Can you see yourself walking around our lab? Then don't wait any longer and apply quickly!
Hiring process
3 steps2 interviewsa task to do
Application
Recruitment team contact
With recruitment team
If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
Not every role
For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team
- An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
- Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.
About SGS
- Industry
- Testing & Certification
- Founded
- 1878
- Employees
- 50,000–100,000
- Headquarters
- Geneva, Switzerland
In their own words
About the company & team
Working within the XRF team: You will join a small, expert, and dedicated team where quality, collaboration, and knowledge sharing are central. Within the team, there is extensive experience in the field of mineral analysis and XRF techniques. This gives you the opportunity to further develop yourself and make an important contribution to the quality of our services. No two days are the same: you work with samples of varying compositions and challenges, ensuring your work remains varied and technically interesting.
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