Vacancy: R&D engineer

Join us and be a key player in our exciting high-tech company!

Job title                     :                   R&D Engineer           
Appointment            :                   32-40  
Starting date             :                   Immediately             
Location                    :                   Enschede, The Netherlands   

Our mission

Microparticles are everywhere! For example, in food, textiles, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. However, current microparticle production methods are inefficient and not sustainable (e.g., causing microplastics). It is IamFluidics’ mission to revolutionize microparticle production for a healthier planet by developing the next generation of sustainable, scalable, and superb microencapsulation technologies. To this end, we have invented a disruptive and sustainable technology to create high-quality microparticles. Now, we are ready to start production and conquer the market with our sustainable, scalable, and superb microencapsulation solutions! To keep our projects up to speed, our R&D facilities in shape, and nurture continuous innovation, we are looking for an experienced lab operator with affinity for experimental formulation work (i.e., wet lab experimentation).

Your goal

You will be involved in the next generation of products for IamFluidics in the field of health and life sciences. Together with our scientists and product developers you perform and co-develop experiments and operating procedures that are used in the lab. For example you take the lead in setting up, executing and interpreting data from stability and release studies. You also develop and optimize analytical assays needed to obtain and evaluate the results that will bring our products to the market. By using continuous improvement, you organize and maintain our R&D labs and advance them in efficiency and reliability including its inventory and equipment.

Your responsibilities

·        Develop and optimize analytical assays and put them to use in our R&D tracks;

·        Conduct experiments for running projects, including liquid preparation, formulation, (micro) encapsulation and pilot productions;

·        Oversee and perform stability and release studies of sensitive ingredients;  

·        Master, maintain, and operate lab equipment, including several in-air microfluidics setups;

·        Set up and execute technical and administrational lab organization activities including (chemical) inventory, cleaning, and equipment maintenance;

·        Optimization and execution of lab duties, lab safety, and quality procedures;

·        Provide standardized trainings and demonstrations to new lab members;

About you

•      You have at least 3 years of working experience as R&D technician or engineer in an industrial wet lab, preferably under a ISO and/or GMP quality system;

•      You finished HLO, BSc or MSc;

•      You are hands-on and result-driven, as well as having an entrepreneurial and flexible mindset striving for further growth and professionalization of our company;

•      You have a analytical skillset and can interpret data to further develop our products;  

•      You have good communication skills and are comfortable to instruct colleagues and discuss with external suppliers;

•      You are meticulous, well-organized, yet comfortable with multi-tasking.

What we offer

IamFluidics is a fast growing high-tech company that was founded in 2018 as a spin-off of the University of Twente. IamFluidics was elected as Best Academic Startup of 2020 by the Association of Universities in The Netherlands (VSNU). Currently we are expanding our team and gearing up for commercial production.

Please join us and get the chance to:

•      Make great impact while working at fast pace high-tech environment and dynamic site;

•      Be part of a highly skilled and passionate multidisciplinary team and work on disruptive technical innovations;

•      Receive attractive compensation with the possibility to participate in IamFluidics’ success;

•      Develop your personal and professional skills within emerging application fields;

•      Enjoy a flexible (the possibility to work hybrid) and all-inclusive workplace;

•      25 vacation days (based on full time);

•      Possibility to develop your personal and professional skills;

•      A unique opportunity to participate from an early stage to make a company grow;

Application Process

Ready to take the next step in your career? Send in your CV and motivation (cover) letter via button APPLY below before February 15th 2025.

Become part of a team where quality and operational excellence are at the heart of everything we do!