R&D Chemist – Eco-Friendly Paints & Coatings

Gulf Paints and Adhesives Factory; Al Ain; In loco; AED 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Gulf Paints and Adhesives Factory in Al Ain seeks an experienced R&D Chemist to develop and optimize paints and coatings, including epoxy, PU, water-based systems.

You will lead formulation work, evaluate raw materials, oversee lab testing, and support scale-up from lab to plant while coordinating with production, QA and supply chain.

3–5 years of paints and coatings experience is preferred.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in paints and coatings industry.
• Strong knowledge of coating technologies (water-based, solvent-based, epoxy, PU systems).

Mansioni

• Develop new paint and coating formulations (decorative, industrial, protective).
• Enhance existing products for performance, cost efficiency, and sustainability.
• Drive innovation in low-VOC, eco-friendly, and high-performance coatings.
• Evaluate and approve raw materials including resins, pigments, additives, and solvents.
• Collaborate with suppliers to identify alternative and cost-effective materials.
• Maintain formulation documentation and technical data sheets.
• Oversee laboratory testing (viscosity, adhesion, drying time, gloss, durability, weather resistance).
• Ensure consistency and compliance with internal and external quality standards.
• Ensure all products meet environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Maintain compliance with local and international standards (e.g., VOC limits, REACH, ISO).
• Lead scale-up from lab to plant production.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Work closely with production, QA, and supply chain teams.
• Manage R&D team including chemists and lab technicians.
• Plan and execute R&D projects, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide technical training and mentorship.
• Analyze market trends, competitor products, and customer requirements.
• Support sales and technical teams with product knowledge and solutions.

Conoscenze

Paint formulation

Coating chemistry

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Formazione

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry

Descrizione del lavoro

Gulf Paints and Adhesives Factory in Al Ain seeks an experienced R&D Chemist to develop and optimize paints and coatings, including epoxy, PU, water-based systems.

You will lead formulation work, evaluate raw materials, oversee lab testing, and support scale-up from lab to plant while coordinating with production, QA and supply chain.

3–5 years of paints and coatings experience is preferred.