Vacancies R&D Chemist

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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R&D Chemist
Felling Gateshead
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 teams develop innovative coating technologies and solutions 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
Are you passionate about research innovation and solving technical challenges As a Specialist II within our Global Innovation team youll play a key role in developing new products and technologies advancing our understanding of coating performance and supporting existing technologies and processes.
Working alongside experienced scientists and technical specialists youll design and conduct laboratory investigations analyse complex data and help deliver innovative solutions that create value for our customers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining scientific knowledge with practical problem-solving in a collaborative R&D environment.

Key Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Develop and support new and existing technologies products and processes
Design conduct and evaluate laboratory experiments to support project objectives
Analyse data identify trends and generate evidence-based conclusions and recommendations
Plan and manage multiple project activities to agreed priorities and timelines
Contribute to the development and improvement of test methods and evaluation techniques
Conduct laboratory-scale trials involving coating applications production processes and equipment as required
Collaborate with colleagues across Innovation Business Units Marketing and Technical teams
Support technology transfer activities into development and production environments
Build an understanding of intellectual property legislation and industry requirements relevant to your work
Identify opportunities for improvement and support continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain high standards of health safety and environmental compliance at all times

What Were Looking For
You dont have to tick every box. We value curiosity collaboration and a passion for learning.
Ideal candidates will bring:
A PhD Masters degree BSc degree or equivalent scientific qualification or relevant industrial experience
Experience working within a research development or laboratory environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience designing conducting and interpreting experimental work
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to timelines
Strong communication and collaboration skills
A proactive approach to learning and technical development
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Commitment to maintaining a safe working environment

What Makes This Role a Great Opportunity
Work on innovative technologies and products with a global impact
Contribute to cutting-edge research in coatings and materials science
Collaborate with experienced scientists and technical experts
Develop expertise in product development testing and technology evaluation
Gain exposure to cross-functional projects and international teams
Build your project management technical and problem-solving capabilities
Access learning development and career progression opportunities within AkzoNobel

Why AkzoNobel
We offer:
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Pension life assurance and income protection
Wellbeing and mental health support
Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle
A culture focused on inclusion innovation and continuous development
Access to global career opportunities across our business

At AkzoNobel we believe diverse teams drive innovation and better outcomes. If youre excited by scientific discovery technical problem-solving and creating sustainable solutions wed love to hear from you.

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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:55811