QC Analyst

Origin Materials is hiring a QC Analyst in Zwijndrecht, Netherlands. The role focuses on supporting R&D by analyzing samples using various analytical techniques. The company emphasizes innovation in sustainable materials and values diversity and inclusion within its team. This temporary position does not allow for hybrid work and is expected to last until mid-2026. Candidates should be creative and capable of communicating scientific results effectively.
About Us:

Our Commitment:
Origin is a technology company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials. Our innovations include PET caps and closures that bring recycling circularity and enhanced performance to a ~$65 billion market, specialty materials, and our patented biomass conversion platform that transforms carbon into sustainable materials for a wide range of end products.

Innovation and Impact:
We have pioneered products that can enhance sustainability. We anticipate that our PET closure solutions can be transformative for packaging by designing for recycling circularity and improving the performance and sustainability of packaging. We have developed a technology that has the potential to replace petroleum-based materials with decarbonized materials in a wide range of end products, such as food and beverage packaging, clothing, textiles, plastics, car parts, carpeting, tires, adhesives, soil amendments, and fuels.

People at Origin Materials:
We're not just a company, we're a movement for change and our heart beats with the energy of our diverse and dedicated team. We are a group of passionate individuals who are eager to make a positive impact on the world while pushing the boundaries of innovation in our industry. We celebrate creativity, encourage fresh ideas and empower each team member to be a catalyst for meaningful change.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Our commitment is unwavering in the pursuit of attracting, developing and retaining the most exceptional individuals from a broad and diverse pool of candidates. We take pride in celebrating differences, actively fostering collaboration and cultivating an inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but genuinely valued. We believe that collaboration among individuals with varied insights propels us forward and ensures our ability to tackle challenges with a comprehensive and innovative approach and we are dedicated to creating a space where individuals feel empowered to share their perspectives, knowing that their contributions are integral to our collective success.

For more information, visit our website:
About the Position:
• Job Title:

Analytical Technician
• Location:

Onsite, West Sacramento
• Eligible for Hybrid Work: No
• Job Type: Temporary (est. end date 12/31/25, but decent chance it is extended to sometime in the first half of 2026, most likely will not be extended past 6/30/26)
• Department: Analytics
• Reporting to: Dominique Tartar
• Expected Travel: None

Research and development is the heart and soul of Origin Materials, and the role of analytical technician is central to Origin R&D. Experiments are useless if you can't see the results and our analytics team is crucial in providing that capability to our R&D function. The analytical tech brings creativity, inquisitiveness, and clarity to the complex problem of investigating novel chemistries — combined with the ability to communicate methods and results with fellow scientists, engineers, and Origin’s non-technical staff.

This is an exciting role within a science-driven company and an opportunity to develop expertise in analytical techniques both novel and tried-and-true.

Responsibilities:
• Analyzing samples using GC-FID, GC-MS, HPLC (with UV, RID), and other analytical techniques (titration, TOC, EA, DSC, UV-Vis, etc.)
• Preparing solutions; standard volumetric solutions and reagents used in laboratories
• Checking data for correctness and completeness, adhering to the QA/QC policy
• Helping maintain and troubleshoot analytical instruments
• Performing other duties as required

Qualifications:
• At least one year of work experience in a science laboratory
• Bachelor of science in chemistry or related field
• Coursework in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and quantitative analysis, or comparable coursework and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
• You have method development experience
• You have troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• You have experience setting up organizational systems
• You have an example of an experimental write up
• You can wield spreadsheets like a pro

Salary Range: This position is a Level 2 at Origin Materials. The pay range for this position level at Origin…