R&D Senior Chemist (Protective Coatings)

JOTUN; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities

Career development

Engaged leadership

Inclusive culture

Team building

Job summary

JOTUN in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced R&D Senior Chemist to develop and maintain coating products, including binders and raw materials. You will lead testing, evaluation, and data-driven development to support the R&D strategy and strengthen technical competence across the organization.

The role requires advanced degrees with extensive coatings expertise, the ability to manage projects end-to-end, and a strong command of English for effective communication and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or PhD) with extensive relevant experience and a strong background in coatings
• Bachelor's degree with substantial experience in protective coatings
• PhD holder with significant relevant experience is also acceptable
• Strong coatings formulation knowledge and ability to conduct performance validation tests (weathering, corrosion, accelerated testing)

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 with data-driven recommendations
• Support compliance with internationally recognized performance and certification requirements through robust test planning, execution and interpretation
• Contribute to defining and initiating new global/regional innovation projects with a focus on sustainability-driven developments
• Coach junior chemists and technicians to ensure knowledge transfer and competence building
• Ensure strict adherence to HSEQ requirements and governance including raw materials formulations and test result documentation

Skills

Coatings formulation

Performance validation

English proficiency

Education

Master

Bachelor

PhD

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As an R amp D Senior Chemist you will be responsible for developing and maintaining products by preparing testing and evaluating coatings binders and raw materials You will also play an active role in supporting the R amp D strategy and strengthening technical competence across the organization through robust data-driven development work and knowledge transfer

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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

What we look for

• Master s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
• Strong coatings formulation knowledge in protective coatings including binder systems and curing chemistries
• Experience with performance validation e g weathering corrosion and accelerated testing and strong knowledge of internationally accepted test methods and standards
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects independently and deliver with strong structure and follow-up
• Must be proficient in verbal and written English

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning
• Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies
• Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team proven by consistently high employee feedback scores
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self
• A focus on having fun together through team building and social activities

Master s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, OR Bachelor s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience, OR PhD with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Strong coatings formulation knowledge in protective coatings, including binder systems and curing chemistries. Experience with performance validation (e.g., weathering, corrosion, and accelerated testing) and strong knowledge of internationally accepted test methods and standards. Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects independently and deliver with strong structure and follow-up. Must be proficient in verbal and written English.