Chemist

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Description

• Delivering project results on time
• Correct use of methodologies, tools and systems
• Protection of AkzoNobel technologies
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment, complies with safety policies and procedures. Follows safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, in both the laboratory and in the field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment.
• Conducts formulation or technical work (in the lab) as defined in the departmental research plan
• Asks appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters
• Documents results, visits, etc. through appropriate reporting systems, reports outcome to manager or peers
• Familiar with relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches and techniques
  
  

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline (Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/ Material Science or similar programme)
• 0-3 years working experience
• Preference formulation experience with expertise in wood, metal and trim paints in solventborne and waterborne systems for decorative paint applications
• Proven experience in managing a small team to deliver impactful results
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 49692