Research And Development Engineer

About the Company

A global healthcare and life sciences organization operating within a highly regulated environment, focused on the development and manufacturing of innovative medical products. The company combines scientific excellence, laboratory innovation, and strict quality standards to deliver safe and effective solutions that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Role Description

As R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for executing laboratory-based experimental work within a regulated R&D environment. You will support the development, improvement, and validation of products, analytical methods, and production processes. In this hands-on role, you will work closely with senior scientists and cross-functional teams to generate, analyze, and report experimental data, while also supporting laboratory operations, equipment management, and compliance-related activities such as NCR, CAPA, deviations, and audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform experimental laboratory work, data analysis, and reporting for R&D projects
• Support development and improvement of existing products and production processes
• Develop and validate analytical methods for new and existing products
• Contribute to development of new products and manufacturing processes
• Support installation, qualification, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Plan and execute experimental work in collaboration with senior team members
• Manage laboratory operations including stock control and ordering of consumables and chemicals
• Conduct incoming inspections and maintain lab organization and compliance standards
• Support NCR, CAPA, deviation, and audit-related activities
• Ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with regulatory standards

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering or related field
• 2–4 years (MSc) or 4–6 years (BSc) laboratory experience in pharma or medical device industry
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as NMR, SEC, KF, FT-IR, GC, microscopy
• Experience with sample preparation, data analysis, and interpretation
• Experience in analytical method development and validation is preferred
• Experience in polymer chemistry and/or organic synthesis is a strong advantage
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Hands-on laboratory mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Strong English communication skills (written and spoken). Dutch is an advantage