About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Resin Researcher / Principal Investigator to join our RD&I (Research Development & Innovation) team. This role will be the key resin expert responsible for driving resin innovation supporting quality and connecting closely with our global resin research team.
In this role you will design and run experiments cook resins analyse data and deliver technical reports while also engaging with global stakeholders and supporting technology transfer.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead resin design synthesis scale-up and testing (70% of role)
- Analyse data and write detailed technical reports patents and trade secrets
- Collaborate with regional/global teams (20%) on projects reviews and brainstorming
- Support toller plant quality management and technology transfer
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices (10%)
Key Activities
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Experience
What Were Looking For
- Masters degree or higher in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science (Must). Bachelors degree in a related field and substantial relevant experience will be also considered.
- 510 years experience in polymer synthesis (resin cooking) and scale-up
- Strong background in polymer coating or resin industries
- Technical expertise across polyester epoxy polyurethanes acrylics waterborne emulsions etc.
- Proficiency in polymer characterization techniques (GPC FTIR NMR pyrolysis-GC etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across business units globally
- Self-motivated problem-solving mindset with ability to work autonomously
- Experience with project management reporting and IP protection
Education
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Competencies
Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Acquiring Information
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 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:49105
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About AkzoNobelSince 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were active in more than...
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
For more information please visit
2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Resin Researcher / Principal Investigator to join our RD&I (Research Development & Innovation) team. This role will be the key resin expert responsible for driving resin innovation supporting quality and connecting closely with our global resin research team.
In this role you will design and run experiments cook resins analyse data and deliver technical reports while also engaging with global stakeholders and supporting technology transfer.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead resin design synthesis scale-up and testing (70% of role)
- Analyse data and write detailed technical reports patents and trade secrets
- Collaborate with regional/global teams (20%) on projects reviews and brainstorming
- Support toller plant quality management and technology transfer
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and best practices (10%)
Key Activities
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Experience
What Were Looking For
- Masters degree or higher in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or Polymer Science (Must). Bachelors degree in a related field and substantial relevant experience will be also considered.
- 510 years experience in polymer synthesis (resin cooking) and scale-up
- Strong background in polymer coating or resin industries
- Technical expertise across polyester epoxy polyurethanes acrylics waterborne emulsions etc.
- Proficiency in polymer characterization techniques (GPC FTIR NMR pyrolysis-GC etc.)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work across business units globally
- Self-motivated problem-solving mindset with ability to work autonomously
- Experience with project management reporting and IP protection
Education
Please add the content for the advert here
Competencies
Accepting Direction
Accepting Responsibility
Acquiring Information
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 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:49105
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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