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 world’s 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, it‘s 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:<ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Corrosion analysis (observations)</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Storage tests (corrosion, delamination, leakage, etc.)</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Wet analysis of filling goods (pH, water content, chloride, etc.)</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Technical examination of lacquers (before and after application)</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Handling complaints</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting quality improvements and problem resolution</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Providing all data to assess the suitability of a specification</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensuring standardized working methods, strengthening procedures, processes, and protocols</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting and advising production in complex customer complaint cases</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assisting in the development of new test methods, conducting test design, validating and standardizing new methods</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintaining and developing specific expertise</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Supporting workplace organization (safety, 5S, etc.) </li></ul>Requirements: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Completed training as Chemical Technical Assistant (CTA) or equivalent qualification</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Solid knowledge in chemistry, corrosion, and electrochemistry</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Experience in problem-solving methods and statistical analysis</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Good English skills and confident use of MS Office and specific laboratory applications</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ideally 2 years of professional experience in a similar environment</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Team player in an international matrix organization</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Analytical thinking, creativity, and initiative</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to make and defend decisions</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Resilience, patience, and perseverance</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Strong communication skills and continuous improvement mindset </li></ul>What We Offer / Benefits: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">35-hour work week with a short Friday</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">IG Metall collective agreement</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Employee parking</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Company events (e.g., food truck, BBQ, Christmas party)</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Lease-a-Bike program</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Subsidy for company pension plan</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Access to numerous training and development opportunities</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Internal career development options</li><li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 32.0px;text-align:justify;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Leadership at eye level </li></ul>Start Date: As soon as possibleBRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORKTo 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. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our people and It’s 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.

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