Vacancies R&D Chemist

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

Job summary

A leading paint and coatings company is seeking an R&D Chemist to join their team in Slough. You will work on critical wall coatings projects, developing experimental plans and interpreting results. The ideal candidate will have a Chemistry degree, strong lab skills, and proficiency in MS Office. Benefits include a competitive salary, 25 days holiday, and a flexible benefits scheme. Join us in creating innovative solutions that enhance everyday life.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Life Assurance

Company pension

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Graduate in Chemistry is required.
• Proficient in using MS Office for reporting purposes.
• Good lab skills and understanding of safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental plans according to a brief.
• Interpret and report on experimental paint work projects.
• Complete projects within agreed timelines.
• Make recommendations on the next steps.
• Prioritise multiple work streams.
• Work safely following company and legal requirements.
• Proactively improve standards.

Skills

Good lab skills

Proficient in MS Office

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Education

Graduate in Chemistry

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 we’ve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world‑class portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International Sikkens and Interpon, is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life.

R&D Chemist

Slough

Competitive Salary plus benefits

We encourage you to apply if you have relevant experience and expertise for this role even if you don’t meet all the criteria listed.

Job Purpose

You will join our R&D team in Slough and work on business‑critical wall coatings projects. This will involve interpreting and reporting on experiments to agreed timelines.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop experimental plans according to a brief.
• Carry out, interpret and report experimental paint work projects.
• Complete projects within agreed timelines.
• Make recommendations on the next steps.
• Prioritise multiple work streams.
• Work safely following company and legal requirements.
• Proactively improve standards.

Job Requirements

• Graduate in Chemistry.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Good lab skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
• Eye for detail.

What Do We Offer at AkzoNobel

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).
• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
• Income protection.
• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Life Assurance.
• Company pension.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more.

We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team.

Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.

We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles.

For more information please visit 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best selves. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.