Student Assistant, R&D

We are looking for a student assistant to join the R&D laboratory management team at Hempel headquarters in Lyngby, Denmark. In our R&D laboratory management team our main tasks are to ensure safety compliance and support R&D with practical tasks, documentation, registration, optimizing and aligning processes.

We take pride in creating  safe and compliant working conditions in the laboratories

Developing and optimizing conditions for the R&D teams so they can focus on high quality in research and development of Hempel products.

We expect you to be passionate about quality and safety and  that you have a systematic mindset to organize and to managed your tasks efficiently.

As part of the job, you will be involved in improvement processes, 6`s, registration and  maintenance of equipment, updating, uploading and sharing information. You will be assisting with practical laboratories tasks such as calibration of basic laboratory equipment and chemical safeguarding. You will be joining a team of 2 colleagues, working closely with the service team to support the R&D laboratories, where approximately 100 people work. We work in an international environment with a broad range of both practical,  administrative and communicational tasks, giving plenty of room for learning and gathering experience on the job.

Working hours will be 15-20 hours per week with high flexibility around e.g. exams.

Your responsibilities will include

• Storing, updating and sharing data
• Calibration of equipment
• Maintaining chemical database
• Ad hoc support to the teams

What does it take to become a Student in R&D at Hempel?

We are looking for someone who is currently studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the scientific field, laboratory experience would be considered a merit.

We expect that you have

• Ability to use your time efficiently
• Skill for physical lab work
• Ability to handle digital platforms
• An appreciation for high quality work
• A service-mindset
• Excellent English skills

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’.

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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