R&D Lab Technician

About Prefere Melamines

As a leading chemical manufacturing plant, we produce and develop advanced melamine-formaldehyde resins used in coatings and industrial applications worldwide. Our capabilities span lab-scale innovation through full-scale manufacturing, enabling efficient product development, process scale-up, and reliable supply. We are driven by quality, technical expertise, and continuous improvement.

Prefere Melamines, is a division of Prefere Resins (a German multinational) that produces technically innovative amino-resin based products for high-performance coatings and specialty industrial application, including tire, paper, textiles, and laminates.

With our "Mission Zero 2050" we are already on the way to climate-neutral production. In the Prefere development laboratories we are driving forward our big dream of converting our production to bio-based raw materials in the long term.

R&D Lab Technician

We are seeking a motivated R&D Lab Technician to support the synthesis, scale-up, and testing of coatings and technical resins. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on lab work, problem-solving, and collaborating across teams to bring new products from concept to production.

What You’ll Do

• Perform lab synthesis of coatings and technical resins
• Support scale-up from laboratory to manufacturing
• Conduct analytical testing (e.g., GPC/HPLC/GC) and interpret results
• Perform batch testing, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
• Document experiments and prepare technical manufacturing instructions
• Collaborate with R&D, Production, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams
• Present findings using data visualization and reports
• Maintain lab organization, equipment, and safety standards

What We are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience
• Experience with polymers, resin synthesis or analysis preferred
• Familiarity with chromatography techniques (SEC, HPLC, GC) is a plus
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Why Join Us

• Hands-on experience with product development and scale-up
• Collaborative, cross-functional work environment
• Opportunity to grow technical expertise in coatings and resin chemistry
• Opportunity to grow into a senior role as part of planned succession
• Periodic (~5%) international travel to headquarters in Germany

Note: Specific job duties, working conditions, and physical requirements are detailed in the full job description.