AkzoNobel
R&D Chemist
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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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R&D Chemist
Location: Felling, Gateshead
Salary: Competitive salary + benefits
Please note – we welcome applications from people with relevant experience and transferable skills, even if you don't meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we'd love to hear from you.
At AkzoNobel, we've 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. We’re 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, you'll 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, you'll 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.
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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 We're Looking For
You don't have to tick every box. We value curiosity, collaboration and a passion for learning. Ideal candidates will bring:
- A PhD, Master's 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
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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 you're excited by scientific discovery, technical problem-solving and creating sustainable solutions, we'd 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 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: 55811
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