Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, specializing in recruitment, staffing, and outsourcing solutions across 39 countries. As one of the world's largest HR providers, the company operates at a massive scale, connecting millions of candidates with opportunities in sectors ranging from technology and engineering to healthcare and logistics.

In Spain, Randstad maintains one of the most extensive professional networks in the country, with a presence in nearly every major city. For international professionals, Randstad serves as a primary entry point into the Spanish labor market, offering specialized recruitment services through divisions like Randstad Technologies and Randstad Professionals, which frequently handle roles for multinational clients requiring English or other foreign languages.

Founded in 1960 by Frits Goldschmeding in the Netherlands, Randstad has grown from a small local operation into the world's largest HR service provider. The company expanded into Spain in the 1990s and has since solidified its position through major acquisitions like Vedior.

For international professionals

Operates a vast network of over 200 offices across Spain, providing local support in almost every province.
Features specialized divisions for IT, Engineering, and Life Sciences that are highly relevant for skilled international workers.
Acts as a primary recruiter for many Fortune 500 companies established in Spain.
Provides a wide variety of contract types, including permanent placements and long-term outsourcing projects.

R&D Laboratory Technician (Chemical Sector)

Randstad España

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

If you are passionate about heavy industrial chemistry, working hand-in-hand with the plant, and are looking for a stable project in a large company with a family soul that firmly believes in continuous technical training, you will love this position.

Your main mission will be to contribute to the development, improvement, and industrialization of specialized chemical compounds through formulation, testing, technical validation, and direct support to the production plant, ensuring compliance with quality and efficiency regulations.

Your key responsibilities:
- You will design and optimize formulations: You will lead the chemical development part (more than 100 active formulations), working in close collaboration with the Quality Control area.

- You will perform tests and approvals: You will execute laboratory tests at the plant level and approve raw materials and new suppliers.

- You will provide technical support for incidents: You will collaborate directly with the commercial area and the production department in continuous process analysis.

- You will ensure international standards: You will participate in maintaining the plant's certifications, including demanding regulations such as IATF (Automotive), ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.

What will make you succeed in this position?
- Basic education: Degree in Chemical Engineering, Degree in Chemistry, or an equivalent university qualification.
- Experience: Between 2 and 5 years of experience in formulation and laboratory functions within heavy industrial chemical sectors or compound manufacturing.
- Technical competencies: Familiarity with continuous process environments (long runs) and physico-chemical tests.
- Languages: Upper-intermediate level of English (valued), ideal for maintaining fluid contact with international suppliers and clients in the resolution of technical incidents or validations.

- Stability and long-term projection: Direct permanent contract by the company in an essential and constantly growing sector.

- Real work-life balance and time for yourself: Intensive schedule on Fridays (from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM). From Monday to Thursday, you will have a schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with 30 minutes for lunch).

- Guaranteed rest and closure periods: You will enjoy centralized vacations in August (the factory closes the week of the 15th, allowing you to take 2 or 3 full weeks). Additionally, the plant closes at Christmas and part of Holy Week.

- High-level specialized technical training: The company firmly believes in the development of its team, offering internal and external technical training specialized in polymers and industrialization.

- Career plan.

- Competitive remuneration package according to the experience provided.

View original advert (Spanish)

Si te apasiona la química industrial pesada, el trabajo mano a mano con planta y buscas un proyecto estable en una gran compañía con alma familiar que apuesta firmemente por la formación técnica continua, esta posición te va a encantar.

Tu misión principal será contribuir al desarrollo, mejora e industrialización de compuestos químicos especializados mediante la formulación, ensayo, validación técnica y soporte directo a la planta productiva, garantizando el cumplimiento de las normativas de calidad y eficiencia.

Tus responsabilidades clave:
- Diseñarás y optimizarás formulaciones: Liderarás la parte de desarrollo químico (más de 100 formulaciones activas), trabajando en estrecha colaboración con el área de Control de Calidad.

- Realizarás ensayos y homologaciones: Ejecutarás pruebas de laboratorio a pie de planta y homologarás materias primas y nuevos proveedores.

- Darás soporte técnico ante incidencias: Colaborarás directamente con el área comercial y el departamento de producción en el análisis de proceso continuo.

-Asegurarás los estándares internacionales: Participarás en el mantenimiento de las certificaciones de la planta, incluyendo normativas exigentes como IATF (Automoción), ISO 9001 e ISO 14001.

¿Qué te hará triunfar en este puesto?
- Formación de base: Grado en Ingeniería Química, Licenciatura en Química o titulación universitaria equivalente.
- Experiencia entre 2 y 5 años de experiencia en funciones de formulación y laboratorio dentro de sectores químicos industriales pesados o de fabricación de compuestos.
- Competencias técnicas: Familiaridad con entornos de proceso continuo (tiradas largas) y ensayos físico-químicos.
- Idiomas: Nivel de inglés medio-alto (valorable), ideal para mantener un contacto fluido con proveedores internacionales y clientes en la resolución de incidencias técnicas o validaciones.

- Estabilidad y proyección a largo plazo: Contratación indefinida directa por parte de la empresa en un sector esencial y en constante crecimiento.

- Conciliación real y tiempo para ti: Horario intensivo los viernes (de 8:00h a 14:00h). De lunes a jueves contarás con un horario de 8:00h a 17:00h (con 30 minutos para comer).

- Descanso garantizado y periodos de cierre: Disfrutarás de unas vacaciones centralizadas en el mes de agosto (la fábrica cierra la semana del 15, permitiéndote hacer 2 o 3 semanas completas). Además, la planta cierra en Navidad y parte de la Semana Santa.

- Formación técnica especializada de alto nivel: La compañía cree firmemente en el desarrollo de su equipo, ofreciendo formaciones técnicas internas y externas especializadas en polímeros e industrialización.