We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
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Chemist – Fouling Control
Competitive salary plus benefits
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We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
As a Product Development Chemist in Fouling Control, you will play a crucial role in directing and supporting the testing and support of existing product range and technology, while gaining a fundamental understanding of essential coating attributes. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional project teams to deliver solutions that enable products to meet market requirements and supports the needs of the business.
Job Responsibilities
• Uses best practice/past solutions to design, develop, carry-out, evaluate & interpret experiments.
• Test new and replace existing raw materials, if relevant by consulting colleagues and by studying related projects.
• Evaluate and optimize cost / performance properties of recipes.
• Support Production by solving issues.
• Contribute to test method development.
• Collate & report results.
• Make recommendations for next steps & communicate key results to colleagues.
• Work safely & comply with legal & company regulations.
Job Requirements
• PhD, Masters or BSc degree or equivalent, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Committed to following processes & procedures.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Understands the importance of keeping a safe working environment.
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.
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.
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