R&D Chemist

AkzoNobel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational company in Nottingham is seeking an R&D Chemist to optimize their packaging coatings portfolio. You will maintain a safe lab environment, adjust formulations to meet customer needs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product performance. Candidates should have a degree in Chemistry, over 3 years of experience in a similar industry, and strong problem-solving and communication skills in English and Spanish. Travel may be required during training.

Benefits

Professional and personal development

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry.
• Strong formulation and testing skills.
• Experience with commercial or customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
• Adjust and fine-tune formulations to meet specific customer requirements.
• Plan, execute, and document lab activities related to product support.

Skills

Formulation skills

Problem-solving

Communication in English

Communication in Spanish

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Experimental design software

Job description

Are you a hands‑on chemist with a passion for solving real‑world challenges? Join our R&D team as an R&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.
• Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.