Chemist

AkzoNobel; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 100,440,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Bekasi is seeking a laboratory professional with a chemistry background to execute experiments, analyze results and ensure compliance with ISO audits.

Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent required; degree with 1-3 years or diploma with 5 years lab experience; strong analytical and interpersonal skills; responsibilities include data entry, process improvement, and supporting operations, sales and marketing.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent required.
• Degree with 1-3 years or Diploma with 5 years laboratory experience in related discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Good practical, analytical and laboratory skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute experimentation with guidance from supervisor and carry out relevant tests to evaluate formulation properties.
• Analyze tested results and discuss conclusions with Senior RD&I Lead.
• Input formulations into the business system and update SDS as needed.
• Provide technical support to operations, sales, and marketing through investigation of formulation shortfalls.
• Maintain laboratory functionality and ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 and product listing requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Laboratory skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent

Degree with 1-3 years or Diploma with 5 years lab experience

Job description

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Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Bekasi, ID

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to 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 the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Key Accountabilities

Key Responsibilities:

Execute assigned experimentation with guidance from superior and carry out relevant tests to evaluate formulation properties

Analyse tested results and draw conclusion to discuss with Senior RD&I Lead

Identify abnormalities in experimental parameters or result and highlight observed details to supervisor

Data Entry of experimental output in a condensed, tabulated or graphical format to concisely and effectively communicate results and trend

Provide support to operations/sales /marketing through investigation of formulation shortfall and complaints and proposed process or procedure to address issues

Conduct bench marking exercise against competitors’ products to check competitiveness of product in market.

Evaluate test according to both SESAME test method and compliance to local standard as required to ensure that our product pass local requirements

Input formulations into Business system - in PV and update SDS for all products

Maintain laboratory smooth functioning through adequate supplies of materials used for daily activities

Review and update procedure as per external or internal requirements or changes

Maintain quality system to pass annual ISO9001, ISO14001 and Product Listing Scheme audit

Key Activities

Key Activities:

Execute laboratory work covering a range of technical projects

Provide technical support to other internal functions such as marketing, sales, operations and procurement

Maintain laboratory functionality at required standard

Maintain Quality system in the Company

Implement HSES plan as set by Technical Lead

Experience

Experience:

Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent

Degree with 1-3 years or Diploma with 5 years experience of laboratory work in related discipline

Strong analytical, problem solving and organisation skill

Good practical, analytical and laboratory skill

Process good interpersonal skill

Education

Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent

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At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. 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 applicable. In 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.