Laboratory Technician

Official title: Laborant — Engis (Laboratory Technician)

Location: Engis (Liège Province), Belgium | Employment information: Full-time; on-site at the Engis aggregates production site

Within the Engis Quality Department, the Laboratory Technician (Aggregates Quality) provides the factual testing and follow-up that supports aggregate product-quality control. The work begins with correctly obtained and prepared samples, continues through standardised analysis and computer-based recording, and extends to communicating results that may require production action. It also involves preventive thinking: recognising potential deviation risks, helping to identify their source and proposing corrective or improvement measures. Proper laboratory-equipment use, participation in quality discussions and audit activity are part of the stated remit, alongside compliance with site quality, safety and environmental instructions.

Responsibilities

• Collect samples and carry out analyses in line with the specified procedures and testing frequencies.
• Record analysis outcomes in the laboratory's designated computer tools.
• Check and follow the quality of products manufactured at the Engis aggregates operation.
• Recognise departures from requirements and communicate them promptly to production and Quality colleagues.
• Relate test findings to actions that need to be taken on the production line.
• Contribute to early identification of deviation risks and put forward corrective or improvement actions.
• Oversee the appropriate use of laboratory equipment in cooperation with the central laboratory.
• Take part in quality meetings and internal and external audits while observing quality, safety and environmental instructions.
• Perform standard tests covering sample preparation, quartering, washing, drying, particle-size analysis, flakiness coefficient, cleanliness, methylene-blue value and sand equivalent or flow testing.
• Build knowledge of manufacturing processes and installations to help trace quality issues and, after training and autonomous practice, support the wider Quality team, especially the Engis laboratory technician.

Qualifications

• Hold an upper-secondary education diploma or bring equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrate rigour, punctuality and close attention to detail in practical work.
• Use critical thinking when assessing results or situations.
• Work independently, organise time effectively and contribute as part of a team.
• Be comfortable with computer tools and willing to learn the laboratory's dedicated tools.
• Be at ease with field work and contact with production teams, and communicate clearly when a result or situation needs intervention.
• Select fluent spoken and written language or languages on the application form from French, Dutch and English; no driving-licence requirement is stated.
• Hold valid authorisation to work in the European Union, as visa or work-permit sponsorship is not available.
• Preferred: Bring initial experience in a laboratory, production, industrial or materials setting.

Skills and Competencies

• Apply sampling and laboratory sample-preparation practices to aggregate materials.
• Carry out standardised aggregate or material tests with careful adherence to procedure.
• Use particle-size analysis as part of the stated testing programme.
• Monitor product quality and report non-conforming findings to the appropriate colleagues.
• Recognise deviation risks early and contribute to corrective-action thinking.
• Follow laboratory equipment use in coordination with the central laboratory.
• Enter results accurately in computer-based laboratory information tools.
• Communicate clearly with production personnel when findings require action.
• Balance independent organisation with effective collaboration in the Quality Department.

Benefits and Employment Information

• The employer states that the package includes a range of extralegal benefits, without listing the individual benefits.
• Training programmes and talent-development plans are stated as part of the offer.
• The employer refers to support for work-life balance.
• The stated work setting offers room for initiative and growth within an inspiring and stimulating environment.
• This Laboratory Technician (Aggregates Quality) position is full-time and on-site at the Engis aggregates production site; the employer describes an attractive compensation package, but publishes no numeric salary amount or exact amount.