Job Description

At Kerakoll, our mission is rooted in a vision: to create, design and produce eco‑friendly solutions that enable building in harmony with nature and with the places we call home. That vision comes to life through people. We dedicate time, care and energy to attracting and nurturing the best talents — individuals driven by responsibility, flexibility and a forward‑looking mindset. Thanks to their passion and commitment, Kerakoll has grown into a reference point in sustainable construction, becoming a trusted partner for leading designers, specialised distributors and corporate clients around the world.

Location

Rzgów k/Łodzi

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow within an international company and learn from experienced specialists.
• Participation in real product development and improvement projects.
• Professional development, training and exposure to advanced laboratory technologies.
• Friendly and collaborative working environment.

What does it mean to work with us?

We value intellectual capital as a fundamental driver of excellence and competitiveness. People are the strategic force behind our success: they work collaboratively, act with speed and flexibility, and face challenges with courage. We nurture knowledge and intellectual capital through a merit‑based approach that consistently focuses on the potential and quality of our people. Our organisational culture is agile, inclusive and responsible — deeply people‑centred and enriched by diversity. We offer equal and outstanding opportunities for growth and learning, supporting our employees in fully expressing their potential, respecting individuality, and fostering a working environment built on inclusion and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical and chemical analyses for assigned projects under supervision.
• Perform characterization tests on raw materials, prototypes and finished products, ensuring accuracy and repeatability.
• Work in full compliance with laboratory safety rules and chemical handling procedures.
• Support product development according to formulation targets defined by the R&D Manager.
• Assist in benchmarking activities and periodic characterization of Kerakoll and competitor products.
• Support industrialisation and validation phases for assigned products.
• Maintain technical documentation ensuring correctness, traceability and compliance with internal standards.
• Update laboratory records, test logs and product files in digital tools (SharePoint / internal systems).
• Provide initial data analysis and communicate results to the R&D Manager.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to define testing requirements for raw materials and finished goods.
• Support Product Marketing in application tests and evaluation meetings.
• Assist in interactions with suppliers during raw material sampling.
• Participate in certification tests and support preparation of required documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities within R&D.

Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and repeatability of results.
• Respect of assigned deadlines.
• Compliance with laboratory methods and safety protocols.
• Quality and completeness of documentation.
• Demonstration of an appropriate level of independence for a junior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biotechnologies or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of experience in a laboratory or R&D environment (experience is an asset).
• Basic understanding of laboratory methods and material behaviour.
• Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn.
• Problem‑solving mindset and curiosity for innovation.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to use MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint) and readiness to learn internal digital systems (SAP, LIMS, SharePoint).
• Polish language required; English A2+ preferred.