Powder Coatings R&D Chemist — Data-Driven Innovator

Jotun Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA); Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an R&D Chemist to develop and maintain coatings, binders, and raw materials. You will lead projects end-to-end, test and validate formulations, and support the R&D strategy with data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Regional R&D Manager – Powder Coatings, the role emphasizes sustainability-driven innovations, knowledge transfer, and compliance with global standards. Based at the Dubai regional centre, regular full-time work is expected.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of coating formulation, preferably within powder coatings.
• Experience with performance validation and standard test methods.
• Proficient in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive assigned products, assets, projects, tasks, and global transfers end-to-end, including planning, formulation, testing, validation, and documentation.
• Independently execute projects and coordinate larger tasks to meet timelines and quality targets, providing technical recommendations based on data.
• Support compliance with internationally accepted performance and certification requirements through robust test planning, execution, and interpretation.
• Contribute to defining and initiating new global/regional innovation projects, with a strong focus on sustainability-driven developments.
• Coach junior chemists and technicians; ensure knowledge transfer and competence building.
• Ensure strict adherence to HSEQ requirements and governance, including raw materials, formulations, and test result documentation.

Skills

Coating formulation

Powder coatings

Performance testing

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Job description

Jotun MEIA FZ-LLC in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an R&D Chemist to develop and maintain coatings, binders, and raw materials. You will lead projects end-to-end, test and validate formulations, and support the R&D strategy with data-driven insights.

Reporting to the Regional R&D Manager – Powder Coatings, the role emphasizes sustainability-driven innovations, knowledge transfer, and compliance with global standards. Based at the Dubai regional centre, regular full-time work is expected.