Job Description

About Umicore

Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.

About Precious Metals Refining

The world’s resources are scarce. Umicore’s refining and recycling technology gives used metals a new lease of life. We are experts in treating the most complex materials from around the world. Our processes help bring value to the circular economy and reduce environmental impacts. To recover more metal from different types of material we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.

Your Key Accountabilities

• Executes assigned tasks in General Administration following standard operating procedures and safety/quality requirements.
• Maintains accuracy and completeness of records, documentation, and transactions in line with controls.
• Recognizes issues or inconsistencies and supports the continuous improvement of work procedures and instructions.
• Supports colleagues and responds to stakeholder requests in a timely, professional manner.
• Maintains accurate documentation and records in line with policies and procedures.
• Identifies issues or deviations in own work and informs the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performs—or carries out under technical supervision—gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental chemical analyses on various samples originating from the business units' production departments, with a primary focus on occupational safety and quality.
• Participates in routine, fundamental activities related to the organization and control of the chemical analysis laboratory environment.

Who we are looking for

Currently pursuing a higher education degree in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry, between the 3rd and 6th semester;

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);

Basic English skills are desirable.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Umicore, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that offers equal opportunities for everyone. We hire regardless of gender, religion, race, nationality, ethnicity, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or political opinion.

We value the uniqueness of each individual and believe that diversity of thought helps us find the right solutions in a competitive and dynamic environment. After all, diverse teams contribute to more creative and innovative environments and ensure the well-being of our employees, making Umicore a great place to work.

If you share these same values, apply to join our team.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?