2 Service Engineers aan het werk

Vacature Service & Product Specialist

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VACATURE:

SERVICE & PRODUCT SPECIALIST MET KENNIS VAN CHROMATOGRAFIE (FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER)

Ben jij een probleemoplosser met ervaring in het oplossen van storingen aan GC’s en/of HPLC’s? Haal je voldoening uit het helpen van klanten bij het herstellen van storingen aan hun laboratoriumapparatuur? Dan ben jij degene die we zoeken! En als je graag op de weg zit en nieuwe plaatsen ontdekt, dan is deze rol helemaal op jouw lijf geschreven!

Jouw werkzaamheden

Als Service & Product Specialist begint jouw werkdag vanuit huis. In je personenauto rijd je naar onze klanten. Je bent verantwoordelijk voor het installeren, valideren, oplossen van storingen en preventief onderhouden van laboratoriumapparatuur bij onze klanten in de Benelux.

Je bent onderdeel van een team, waarbij je nauw samenwerkt met collega’s van service, verkoop en op kantoor.

Jouw analytisch chemische kennis helpt je dagelijks om de juiste diagnose te stellen en ervoor te zorgen dat de klant weer naar tevredenheid kan werken na jouw bezoek, telefoontje, e-mail of remote service call. Bij verkoop van nieuwe apparatuur verzorg je de installatie, validatie en instructie aan onze klanten. Klant blij, jij blij.

Over jou

  • Een afgeronde mbo (4) of hbo-opleiding chemie
  • Bij voorkeur ervaring in een soortgelijke functie
  • Werkervaring in/bij laboratoria
  • Je vindt het leuk om te sleutelen en technische vraagstukken op te lossen
  • Je bent klantgericht
  • Rijbewijs B

Wij bieden onder meer

  • Een afwisselende functie voor 40 uur per week
  • Veel zelfstandigheid en een grote eigen verantwoordelijkheid
  • Nationale en internationale contacten
  • Flexibele werktijden, geen avond- of weekenddiensten
  • Personenauto van de zaak, laptop, tablet en mobiele telefoon
  • Salaris dat past bij jouw werk- en denkniveau en ervaring
  • Een jaarcontract met uitzicht op een vast dienstverband
  • Pensioenregeling met goede voorwaarden
  • 25 vakantiedagen (op basis van een 40-urige werkweek)
  • Training bij onze internationale leveranciers
  • Mogelijkheid om je persoonlijk en professioneel te ontwikkelen
  • Werken in een gezellig team en een prettige werksfeer

Kennis maken?

Wil je solliciteren op deze functie of wil je eerst meer weten? Stel jouw vragen en/of stuur jouw CV naar Michiel Godschalk; jobs@instrument-solutions.com

Wij nemen hierna telefonisch of per e-mail contact met jou op.

Nieuwsgierig?

Neem een kijkje op onze website: www.instrument-solutions.com

Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze vacature wordt niet op prijs gesteld.

Over ons

Instrument Solutions Benelux B.V., gevestigd in Nieuwegein, is al meer dan 20 jaar leverancier van analytische instrumenten en verbruiksmaterialen gericht op de Benelux.

Wij zijn gespecialiseerd in chromatografie (GC, HPLC, Flash en Prep), organoleptische analyse, monstervoorbewerking en elementanalyse. De door ons geleverde analysesystemen worden ingezet in vele research, routine en kwaliteitscontrole laboratoria in markten zoals food, feed milieu, (petro)chemie en universiteiten. Door de nauwe samenwerking met je collega’s en onze internationale leveranciers, verzorgen wij de complete oplossing voor onze klanten, zonder zorgen.

Sinds 2021 werkt Instrument Solutions nauw samen met zusterbedrijf SALM EN KIPP.

ICP True Rinse – away with sticky elements, once and for all

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Are you tired of struggling with sticky elements and finding it difficult to clean your ICP between samples? The flushing method you use can cause memory effects, leaving you scratching your head and questioning your results when elements such as mercury, gold, boron, silicon and osmium stick.

We have the perfect solution to ease your difficulties. True Rinse is sold in 1L bottles.

Order number: ICP-TRUE-RINSE-1L

Ask for a quote!

How ICP TRUE RINSE helps rinse out

  • Tackles the most stubborn elements
    This ICP wash solution is the result of years of rigorous testing and certification of certified reference materials. It is tailored to tackle even the most sticky elements, such as Hg, Au, B and Os, ensuring accurate testing.
  • Works fast, saves time and hassle
    ICP-TRUE-RINSE provides fast, efficient and consistent cleaning between samples, saving you time and hassle. It reduces the volume and rinse time between samples, as well as the number of blank samples.
  • Ready to use
    ICP-TRUE-RINSE is made with the purest starting materials and comes ready to use with all accompanying documentation.
  • Ensures Good Laboratory Practice.
    Most laboratories use HCl or HNO3 rinses. ICP-TRUE-RINSE takes your washing procedure one step further by introducing Thiourea to mobilize sticky elements.
  • Guaranteed shelf life of five years with TCT
    Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) guarantees the shelf life of the product for five years after the production date.
  • Currently available in 1L
    ICP-TRUE-RINSE is competitively priced.
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Read what a customer thinks of ICP-TRUE-RINSE:

“I love the Rinse Solution. I must admit I was skeptical at first, but it really makes a difference! I was able to significantly reduce both my volume and rinse time between samples. One thing that I am pleased with and didn’t really expect is that the solution doesn’t seem to slowly pick up background metals like my HCl rinse would. I often had to replace the HCl rinse solution before I got through all 250 ml of volume because it slowly builds up background. This rinse solution not only did not do that, but continued to work very well after I refilled it halfway through the bottle with DI water.

For this, I rinsed for 30 seconds with HCl at a pump speed of 0.5 rpm. With your solution, I can rinse for 10 seconds at my normal pumping speed of 0.1 rpm and still get good cleaning between samples. This was most evident with my blank method. My normal process is to take 3 blank samples after the highest standards, then the blank method for the samples. I was able to reduce that to just 1 blank sample and basically eliminated the Hg carryover that I was trying to avoid with those extra blanks.’

Michelle Speer

Lab Director, Co-Founder | Gateway Labs

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New logo Instrument Solutions

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We hereby present to you our new logo:

 

 

 

Instrument Solutions has been a sister company of SALM AND KIPP since June 2021. This collaboration is reflected in the shape and colours of the new logo.

The characteristic blue of Instrument Solutions is retained in ‘Instrument’ and the purple of the SALM AND KIPP logo returns in ‘Solutions’.

What is special about this is that each organisation retains its own identity, while at the same time the overlap of colours indicates the strength of the cooperation and synergy between these organisations.

SPEX SamplePrep: from SPEX® to Cole-Parmer®

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The SPEX SamplePrep brand name, whose best-known products include the 2010 Geno/Grinder and Freezer/Mill, no longer exists.

SPEX® was purchased by Cole Parmer, part of Antylia Scientific, in 2019. Until now, SPEX has continued to exist as the brand name for the products we represent. However, that has now changed; Cole Parmer has now consolidated the various brands they purchased into one world-class brand. The idea behind it is that they want to provide one brand experience of significance.

Besides a cosmetic change to the products, this brand change does not affect the product features you are used to from SPEX.

What does change are the type numbers of the various products:

Overview of old SPEX type numbers with new Cole Parmer type numbers
SPEX Homogenisers Cole-Parmer Homogenisers
Geno/Grinder 2010HG-600 Geno/Grinder 2010
1600 MiniGHG-400 MiniG
1200, 1200C GenoLyteHG-200, HG-250 GenoLyte
6875D Freezer/MillCG-500 Freezer/Mill
6775 Freezer/MillCG-200 Freezer/Mill
8000D Mixer/MillBM-450 Mixer/Mill
5120 Mixer/MillBM-200 Mixer/Mill
8200 Planetary MillBM-600 Planetary Mill
8550 ShatterboxSM-300 Shatterbox
8530 ShatterboxSM-200 Shatterbox
3636 X-PressXP-400 X-Press

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Inorganic Ventures makes packaging more sustainable

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A step towards sustainability: IV changes packaging!

Did you know that Inorganic Ventures packed nearly 150,000 bottles by 2022? As part of their commitment to continuous improvement, we have introduced a new process to increase efficiency and be more environmentally conscious.
From 1 September 2023, bottles will no longer be sealed with plastic thermal tape on each cap.

In the past, adding thermally sealed seals was a good way to prove adulteration, but since the introduction of Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) many years ago, this process has become redundant.

The heat-resistant tape does not add any additional protection to the solution. The caps are tightened with an ISO 17025-calibrated torque spanner that ensures the solution is completely sealed and leak-proof during transport. TCT adds an extra layer of protection and thus manipulation prevention.

Remember, the best thing about TCT is that CRMs retain their scientific integrity for up to five years after the production date. The product may be stored in the TCT bag for up to four years and then for up to one year after the product is removed from the packaging.

This change will be applied to all lots manufactured after 1 September 2023. Rest assured, this change will not affect the integrity or quality of our products. As always, IV’s products come with a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.

If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to contact our team.

Instrument Solutions at LABNL 2023 trade show

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On 26, 27 and 28 September 2023, the laboratory trade show LABNL will take place at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht. Here you will find the latest technologies, solutions and tools for the laboratory.

A rock-solid conference programme covers topics of interest to every lab worker. Think lab optimisation, detection and separation techniques and innovations in life sciences. Renowned Prof Erik Scherder will give the Key note presentation on the opening day.

Meet Instrument Solutions and its sister company SALM & KIPP on the exhibition floor in Hall 7, stand number is 7B007.

 

  • What can you expect at our stand?

    Sample pre-preparation

  • Scoop! Cryo-Blade™ – The new Cole-Parmer CG-900 Cryo-Blade™ cryogenic grinder has an ultra-high capacity for grinding and processing sample material of up to 1 kg. Thanks to the homogeneous grinding of the sample, only 1g is needed as a representative test sample of a 1kg ground batch. read more.This Cryo-Blade is a great addition to the successful Freezer Mill, which grinds samples up to 200g.
  • DigiPREP heating block – This system is particularly suitable for unlocking your samples with hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, aqua regia and hydrofluoric acid(*).

ICP Analysis

  • Inorganic Ventures – top quality inorganic standards, both stock and custom-made standards. New are ready-to-use reagents for the Discrete Analyzer (100% satisfaction guarantee).
  • Glass Expansion – top accessories and consumables for your ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS

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Ready-to-use reagents for Discrete Analyzer

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Say goodbye to DIY with ready-to-use reagents for discrete analysers! Until now, pre-mixed reagents have not been offered in a sustainable, reliable way. Through extensive research and development, Inorganic Ventures has created the perfect alternative to in-house reagents. These products require no preparation time, improving your efficiency and minimising errors.

Besides saving time, these reagents offer method flexibility, batch-to-batch consistency and comprehensive stability data.

As always, these products are packaged in Inorganic Ventures’ Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) for protection from light and you can have them in your home within 2 weeks.

EPA or standard methods for which reagents are available: (*)

  • Chloride (Cl-) Method – Standard Method 4500-Cl-E, EPA Method 325.2
  • Phosphate (PO4-3) Method – Standard Method 4500-PO4-3E
  • Sulfate (SO4-2) Method – Standard Method 4500-SO4-2E, EPA Method 375.4 – Sulfate, Turbidimetric, ASTM D516-11 – Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Water, ISO 15923-1 – Water Quality- Determination of Selected Parameters by Discrete Analysis Systems – Part 1: Ammonium, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Orthophosphate, Sulphate and Silicate with Photometric Detection
  • Ammonia (NH3) Method – ISO 15923-1, ISO 7150/1, EPA Method 350.1, Standard Methods 4500-NH3 F

(*) Keep an eye on our website. The range of reagents will be further expanded this year!

Shelf life
As this is a new product, producer Inorganic Ventures is conducting rolling stability studies. The shelf life is now at 9 months because the study is now 9 months in progress. During the study, every three months the stability is extended by three months until the maximum shelf life is reached, which is not clear at the moment.

Not sure if these reagents are suitable for your laboratory? Below we have listed some of the most frequently asked questions with our answer. You can request free samples at the bottom of this page!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Win back time and increase your lab’s efficiency with ready-to-use reagents! FAQs

 

1. For which instruments are the discrete analysis reagents designed?

Our discrete reagents can be used on the following instruments:

2. I am using a segmented flow analyser. Are the reagents of your discrete analyzer compatible with this instrument?

The reagents for discrete analysers can work on your segmented flow analyser. Please refer to the Method Chemistry Sheets (links above) for each product for detailed product composition. Please contact us directly with any questions.

3. Does shipment to or through locations with hot temperatures cause stability problems with the reagents?

Our stability studies have shown that some reagents can be sensitive to heat. All our products undergo transport stability to ensure that temporary exposure to heat does not affect product performance. At this time, we recommend refrigerated storage of discrete analytical reagents until our stability studies are completed and storage recommendations on the product coAs are reviewed.

4. Transpiration Control Technology (TCT) extends the shelf life of Inorganic Ventures’ standards by up to five years. Do the Discrete Analyzer Reagents have the same five-year shelf life?

Unfortunately no. Our standards have a chemical stability of 5 years and the TCT pouch ensures that the concentration does not change due to perspiration. The discrete analytical reagents are still being tested for chemical stability and we are currently using the TCT pouch to protect against light. Currently, all our discrete reagents have a shelf life of 9 months and we will adjust the shelf life every 3 months for the duration of stability testing.

5. The 500ml volume is not suitable for my testing needs. Does Inorganic Ventures offer other bottle sizes?

Whether you need a custom volume size or a unique formulation, we are happy to work with you to meet your needs. To get started, contact us!

6. I am not sure if I am really saving time and money by switching from reagents made in my lab to ready-made reagents from Inorganic Ventures. How do I know for sure?

Schedule an appointment with our Product Manager Jeroen van Boxtel and we’ll walk you through your individual time and money savings! We have a savings calculator ready and you can take the findings to your team.

7. My standard operating procedure (SOP) is very complex. I am not sure if I can easily add new reagents to the workflow. Can you help?

No problem! Inorganic Ventures’ technicians specialise in SOP development and implementation. Make an appointment through us with one of these chemists for technical support to discuss your specific SOP requirements.

8. I am following alternative methods on my discrete analyser, are there other methods available?

We are launching more reagents for discrete analysers in the coming months! The next ones – Ammonia. Alkalinity, Hardness, Chromium and more to follow. Let us know which ones you are looking for!

 

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Press Release: Instrument Solutions appointed as distributor for Knauer

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Knauer appoints Instrument Solutions as distributor

Instrument Solutions Benelux BV, a leading supplier of high quality laboratory equipment and solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been appointed by Knauer as a distributor for the Benelux region. This appointment is a recognition of the expertise and success of Instrument Solutions Benelux BV in the scientific and industrial laboratory market.
As a distributor of Knauer, Instrument Solutions will offer Knauer’s full range of advanced laboratory instruments and accessories to customers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Knauer, a renowned manufacturer of analytical and preparative HPLC systems, columns and other laboratory equipment, is known for its technological innovation, reliability and customer-oriented approach.
Link to the Knauer website.

“We are thrilled and honored to be Knauer’s distribution partner for the Benelux region,” said Jan Volkers, Product Manager of Instrument Solutions. “Knauer is a well-known brand in the lab industry that develops and manufactures its products in Germany, is known for its high-quality products and excellent customer service. We look forward to providing our customers with innovative solutions and technical support from Knauer.”

With this new partnership, Instrument Solutions strengthens its position as a prominent supplier of laboratory solutions and offers its customers an even wider range of high-quality instruments and services.


For more information about the products and services of Instrument Solutions Benelux BV, please contact:

Jan Volkers

Sales Manager

Tel; +31 (0) 88 4678 786

E-mail; j.volkers@instrument-solutions.com

Sina Saidifar

Product Specialist Chromatografie

Tel; +31 (0) 88 4678 747

E-mail; s.saidifar@instrument-solutions.com

Platinum Cobalt Color Standard

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Drowning in water testing regulations?

Inorganic Ventures’ Platinum Cobalt Color Standard (PT-CO-500ML) is your lifeline!

Accurate, traceable standards are essential for regulatory compliance. If you don’t start with an accurately calibrated CRM, you can’t have confidence in your data.

The color of water and wastewater is often evaluated by determining the level of contaminants present and acts as a general indicator of water quality. For many years, the term “water white” was considered an adequate measurement of solvent color. Different expressions for defining “water white” were developed, making it clear that a more precise color standard is needed.

This need has been met using a colorimetric scaling method that measures the yellow tint in liquids compared to a qualified reference solution. Using UV/Vis spectroscopy, rather than a visual comparison, allows an analyst to more accurately and precisely determine present impurities, which is necessary for virtually colorless samples. Therefore, it is essential that the quality of the reference materials used match the high-quality performance of UV/Vis spectroscopy.

The use of the accurate starting materials (potassium chloroplatinate/cobalt chloride hexahydrate) required by the ASTM method, combined with Inorganic Ventures’ NIST traceable instrument verification methods, ensures credible, repeatable and reliable results.

While different approaches exist in the market for formulating and certifying Pt-Co color standards, the IV product starts with the right materials, follows the prescribed method and backs it up with chemical expertise, integrity and support. Here’s how you can stay afloat as water testing methods evolve.

Platinum Cobalt Color Standard - item number: PT-CO-500ML
Analyteµg/mLMethodNIST SRM#
Platina Cobalt Color Units500 CUNominal (from ASTM D1209-05 method and standard method 2120C)N/A *
Cobalt, Co250ICP Assay3113
Platinum, Pt500ICP Assay3140

*Measured absorbance data determined using a spectrophotometer verified with NIST SRM 2034 and NIST SRM 931h for wavelength and absorbance are provided on the Certificate or Analysis. *Absorbance data obtained using an optical glass cell with a 50mm path length per Standard Methods 2120C and ASTM D1209-05-05.

Other advantages:

Other Benefits:

  • Lot to lot consistency and guaranteed stability
  • Eliminates the time of preparing 500 CU in-house
  • Traceable to NIST
  • Second source available upon request
  • Packaged in our TCT which offers up to 5-year shelf life and eliminates concerns about shipping and storage

Thanks for your visit!

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Thank you for visiting WoTS 2022!

Thank you very much for visiting our booth during WoTS 2022 in Utrecht. It was good to meet you live (again)! We can look back on a pleasant and successful exhibition with a lot of interest in our laboratory products and with many positive conversations!

Kind regards on behalf of the sisters,

Team Instrument Solutions Benelux & SALM AND KIPP