Want to put your laboratory skills to work in an industry that keeps the world moving?
As a Lab Technician at VPS, you will work with marine fuel samples and perform analyses that provide essential information to shipowners and operators around the world. Your work contributes to the quality and safe use of marine fuels and supports the maritime industry in making more informed and sustainable choices.
You will join an experienced laboratory team in Barendrecht, where no two days are quite the same. Accuracy, teamwork, and a practical approach are key — and there is plenty of opportunity to learn and develop your technical skills.
We also offer attractive employment benefits: a non-contributory pension, VPS covers up to a maximum of € 100 of your health insurance premium per month, and at least 29 days of annual leave.
Interested? Read on to find out more about the role and what we can offer you.
WHO WE ARE
VPS provides Testing and Inspection services to the global maritime industry and is the clear market leader in its niche. With laboratories in the Netherlands, Singapore, Houston, Fujairah, Shanghai and the UK, we support customers worldwide through our commercial and technical advisory teams. Our Head Office and main laboratory are located in Barendrecht.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a Lab Technician, you are an important part of our laboratory operation. You make sure that samples are handled carefully and that analyses are performed accurately and according to our quality standards (ISO17025).
Your main responsibilities include:
You will receive internal training to familiarise yourself with our processes, equipment and specific testing methods. As you gain experience, there is room to broaden your knowledge and develop your laboratory skills.
WHAT YOU BRING
You don't need to know everything from day one. We are looking for someone who is eager to learn, works accurately and enjoys being part of a team.
You have:
WHAT WE OFFER
You will join an international company with a strong position in the maritime industry and a practical, professional working environment.
We offer:
Location: Barendrecht, the Netherlands
Interested in joining our laboratory team? We would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and motivation to the HR department via recruitment.europe@v-p-s.com.
To ensure a good match, we kindly ask only candidates who meet the required profile to apply. This position is intended for laboratory technicians and is not suitable for PhD candidates (overqualified) or applicants who do not currently live in the Rotterdam/Barendrecht area.
