R&D Technician

AkzoNobel; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational company in the UK is seeking an R&D Technician to innovate and test packaging coatings. This role involves maintaining safety standards, conducting experiments, and analyzing data. Candidates must have a postgraduate degree and 2–3 years of lab experience, alongside strong practical skills and language proficiency in English and Spanish. This is a permanent position with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dining room benefits

Flexible remuneration

Access to training platform

Free parking

Qualifications

• Must have a postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience are required.
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe lab environment and follow all safety protocols.
• Prepare, apply, and test coatings to meet customer needs.
• Organize daily/weekly lab work with guidance from senior team members.
• Record results accurately and analyze data based on findings.
• Deepen knowledge of coating chemistry and formulation techniques.

Skills

Strong practical skills

Methodical approach to lab work

Good command of English

Good command of Spanish

Knowledge of paints and coatings

Education

Postgraduate degree in a relevant scientific field

Job description

Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)

R&D Technician

Are you passionate about innovation and hands-on lab work? Join our dynamic Research & Innovation team as an R&D Technician , where you’ll play a key role in developing and testing cutting-edge packaging coatings for the food, caps & closures, and B&B markets.

About the role

• Champion Safety : Maintain a clean, safe lab environment and follow all safety protocols.
• Hands-On Formulation : Prepare, apply, and test coatings to meet customer and commercial needs.
• Plan & Execute : Organize your daily / weekly lab work with guidance from senior team members.
• Analyze & Report : Record results accurately, analyze data, and make recommendations based on your findings.
• Grow your Expertise : Deepen your knowledge of coating chemistry and formulation techniques.

About you

• A postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience.
• Strong practical skills and a methodical approach to lab work.
• Good command of English and Spanish.
• Knowledge of paints and coatings is a plus!
• 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

Please upload your CV in English