R&D Chemist

AkzoNobel; Vilafranca del Penedès; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading multinational company in Vilafranca del Penedès is seeking an experienced R&D Chemist to maintain and optimize packaging coatings. The ideal candidate has a Chemistry degree, over 3 years in a similar role, and strong formulation skills. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, managing lab work, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position offers a dynamic environment with professional development opportunities and on-site benefits.

Servicios

Dining room benefits

Flexible remuneration

Access to training platform

Free parking

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry.
• Experience working with commercial or customer-facing teams valued.
• Availability to travel internationally during the training period.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
• Adjust and fine-tune formulations per customer requirements.
• Plan, execute, and document lab activities for product improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and Manufacturing.
• Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, and propose improvements.

Conocimientos

Formulation and testing skills

Strong communication skills in English and Spanish

Detail-oriented mindset

Proactive problem-solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experimental design software or statistical analysis

Educación

Degree in Chemistry or a related field

Descripción del empleo

Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)

R&D Chemist

Are you a hands-on chemist with a passion for solving real-world challenges? Join our R&D team as anR&D Chemist, where you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our packaging coatings portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products continue to meet customer expectations and market demands.

About the role

• Ensure Safety First: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
• Support Existing Products: Adjust and fine-tune formulations to meet specific customer requirements or adapt to raw material changes.
• Manage Lab Work: Plan, execute, and document lab activities related to product support and improvement.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and Manufacturing to address customer feedback and support product performance in the field.
• Analyze & Recommend: Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, and propose formulation improvements.
• Stay Informed: Keep up with raw material developments, regulatory changes, and customer trends to ensure product compliance and competitiveness.

About You

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry, with strong formulation and testing skills.
• A detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experimental design software or statistical analysis.
• Experience working with commercial or customer-facing teams is highly valued.
• Availability to travel internationally during the training period is required.
• Personal vehicle to access the Site (in an industrial area).

What we offer

• Join a growing multinational company.
• Permanent project.
• Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
• On-site modality.
• Dining room benefits.
• Flexible remuneration.
• Access to training platform.
• Free parking.