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Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy. We are looking for a Sr. Manager Analytical & Testing What You Will Do Delivering integrated analytical expertise strategy, on site / business level and integrated departmental plans and operational realization for all CFT R & D projects, products and catalyst markets. Providing new analytical & testing methods for CFT and possibly support for other divisions. Development of strategy for optimizing capacity (short term) and capabilities (long term) for bench scale testing. Providing timely and reliable performance testing information from benchscale/pilot units. Constantly improving the analytical methods and the effectiveness of the department. Managing the R&T Operations (Services) team that takes care of administrative support, coordination with the maintenance department and HSE support for the R&T group in Amsterdam. What You Bring Required: Academic level of working and thinking at PhD level, with a minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in an analytical and / or research environment. Overview of Analytical, Testing and Data Science techniques with a focus on application in the analysis and development of heterogeneous catalysts and oil analysis. Overview of Ref Sol products, production processes, markets, and R & T projects with a focus on CFT. Preferred: Strategic insight: know how to use information sources and to value information on the basis of which to draw up lines Innovative capacity: bringing together information from the entire CFT Research and Technology, translating it into strategic opportunities and challenges, and drawing up plans to transform these into an operational plan, in order to contribute to the innovative power of the CFT-R&T group. Advisory skills: to be able to convey a (long-term) vision about complex matter and from a non-hierarchical position at strategic level. Communication skills and contact properties in order to maintain inter alia internal and external networks and contacts in a complex environment. Managerial skills in managing employees also from a non-hierarchical position Project management skills to formulate objectives and to be able to guide them in the implementation on time, personnel and financial resources and effectiveness of the (sub) activities To be able to retain personal independence on the basis of professional expertise in order to be able to operate effectively in situations with conflicts of interest Presentation techniques to transfer approach and findings to clients and colleagues at all levels within and outside the organization. Benefits of Joining Ketjen Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally. Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world. We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen. At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment. AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE: Competitive compensation and benefits Hands-on technical experience Job variety and career flexibility Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level A proven record of innovation Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development Concern and compassion for fellow employees Among the best safety records in the industry The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed. EEO is The Law - click here to see more information Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity