Vacancies R&D Chemist Colorants

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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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R&D Chemist - Colorants
Slough
Competitive salary benefits

Please note we welcome applications from people with relevant experience and transferable skills even if you dont meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest wed love to hear from you.

At AkzoNobel weve been pioneering colour protection and performance for more than 200 years. Our R&D teams develop innovative coating technologies that help customers around the world achieve better performance sustainability and efficiency.
Were committed to building diverse inclusive teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.

About the Role
As a R&D Chemist in our Pigments Colorants and Hardware division youll play a key role in supporting and delivering laboratory projects focused on the development and optimisation of colourant technologies. Working closely with the Colorants Team Leader and wider R&D colleagues youll conduct experiments evaluate formulations and contribute to the development of innovative products that meet customer and business needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys practical experimentation problem solving and working in a collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Plan conduct and analyse laboratory experiments in collaboration with the Colorants Team Leader
Screen raw materials and develop colourant formulations
Produce and evaluate milled colourant formulations using established laboratory processes
Carry out physical and analytical testing of wet and dry paint samples and interpret results
Support the optimisation and improvement of colourant performance and product properties
Maintain laboratory equipment used for colourant manufacturing and testing activities
Record analyse and communicate experimental findings through reports and presentations
Provide technical support to manufacturing supply chain marketing customer service and R&D colleagues
Assist with troubleshooting and supervision of production batches when required
Contribute ideas for new improved safer and more sustainable products processes and procedures
Maintain a clean organised and safe laboratory environment in line with HSE&S requirements

What Were Looking For
You dont have to tick every box we value curiosity collaboration and a willingness to learn.
Ideal candidates will bring:
A degree in Chemistry (or related topic)
Basic knowledge of coatings chemistry polymers or formulation technologies
Strong practical laboratory skills and the ability to work accurately and safely
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience using Microsoft Office applications
Strong communication and presentation skills in English
Good organisational and time management skills
A proactive results-oriented approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute new ideas

What Makes This Role a Great Opportunity
Develop specialist expertise in colourant formulation and testing
Work on projects that contribute directly to new product development and performance improvements
Collaborate with experienced scientists and technical specialists
Gain exposure to manufacturing supply chain and customer-facing technical activities
Build your career within a global organisation focused on innovation and sustainability

Why AkzoNobel
We offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Pension life assurance and income protection
Wellbeing and mental health support
Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
A culture centred on inclusion development and worklife balance
Access to global learning and career progression opportunities

At AkzoNobel we believe diverse teams make stronger decisions drive innovation and create better outcomes. If youre passionate about science enjoy solving technical challenges and want to contribute to the future of coatings technology we encourage you to apply even if youre not sure you meet every requirement.

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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:53060