R&D Chemist — Coatings Packaging Innovator

AkzoNobel; Vilafranca del Penedès; Presencial; EUR 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Dining room

Free parking

On-site modality

Training platform access

Descripción de la vacante

AkzoNobel in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain, invites a hands-on R&D Chemist to maintain and optimize our packaging coatings portfolio. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer expectations and market demands.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 3+ years in coatings, strong formulation and testing skills, fluent English and Spanish, and willingness to travel internationally during training. On-site with dining room benefits and parking.

Formación

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific field.
• 3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry, with strong formulation and testing skills.
• Detail-oriented mindset with proactive problem-solving.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Experience with commercial or customer-facing teams is valued.
• Willingness to travel internationally during the training period.
• Personal vehicle to access the site.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure Safety First: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
• Support Existing Products: Adjust and fine‑tune formulations to meet 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.

Conocimientos

Coatings experience

Formulation

Lab testing

English & Spanish

Educación

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Experimental design software

Descripción del empleo

AkzoNobel in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain, invites a hands-on R&D Chemist to maintain and optimize our packaging coatings portfolio. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet customer expectations and market demands.

The role requires a chemistry degree, 3+ years in coatings, strong formulation and testing skills, fluent English and Spanish, and willingness to travel internationally during training. On-site with dining room benefits and parking.