Senior R&D Chemist, Heat-Resistant Industrial Coatings

Agile Consultants; Dubai; In loco; AED 300.000 - 520.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Agile Consultants in Dubai seeks an experienced R&D Senior Chemist specializing in industrial protective coatings. The role focuses on heat-resistant, thermal barrier, and thermal insulation coatings, with emphasis on high-temperature performance, durability, and corrosion protection.

Responsibilities include developing, testing, and improving coatings, conducting resin and binder science work, and guiding junior staff, while ensuring compliance with international standards.

Competenze

• Must have hands-on R&D formulation experience in industrial heat-resistant coatings, thermal barrier coatings, thermal insulation coatings, or similar high-temperature protective systems.
• Strong knowledge of protective coating formulations, resin chemistry, binder systems, and curing mechanisms.
• Experience in coating performance testing including thermal resistance, corrosion protection, and accelerated testing.
• Ability to independently manage R&D projects and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Proficient written and spoken English.

Mansioni

• Develop, formulate, and improve industrial protective coatings, especially heat-resistant and thermal barrier systems.
• Conduct R&D activities involving resin chemistry, binder systems, curing mechanisms, and raw material selection.
• Perform laboratory testing to evaluate thermal performance, corrosion resistance, weathering, and coating durability.
• Manage R&D projects from formulation and testing through validation and documentation.
• Analyse test results, troubleshoot formulation issues, and recommend product improvements.
• Support product development related to corrosion under insulation (CUI) and corrosion under fireproofing (CUF).
• Ensure coating formulations meet relevant international testing and performance standards.
• Contribute to new product development, innovation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior chemists and laboratory technicians.

Formazione

Master's Degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

PhD in a relevant field

Descrizione del lavoro

Agile Consultants in Dubai seeks an experienced R&D Senior Chemist specializing in industrial protective coatings. The role focuses on heat-resistant, thermal barrier, and thermal insulation coatings, with emphasis on high-temperature performance, durability, and corrosion protection.

Responsibilities include developing, testing, and improving coatings, conducting resin and binder science work, and guiding junior staff, while ensuring compliance with international standards.