Coatings Solutions Lab Chemist: Color & Process Optimization

AkzoNobel; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global paints company in Long Eaton is seeking a professional to handle product maintenance, value engineering, and production optimization in the coatings industry. The ideal candidate should have a chemistry-related degree and a minimum of two years' experience. Responsibilities include formulation review, quality improvement, and customer complaint resolution, requiring strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. The company promotes an inclusive workplace and values diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in the coatings industry.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Able to write reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop product formulations.
• Support value engineering initiatives for materials.
• Optimize production processes and ensure quality.
• Monitor processes for new product scale-up support.
• Investigate and solve customer complaints.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a chemistry-related field

Job description

A leading global paints company in Long Eaton is seeking a professional to handle product maintenance, value engineering, and production optimization in the coatings industry. The ideal candidate should have a chemistry-related degree and a minimum of two years' experience. Responsibilities include formulation review, quality improvement, and customer complaint resolution, requiring strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. The company promotes an inclusive workplace and values diversity.