R&D Chemist - Innovative Paints & Coatings

Akzonobel; Bekasi; On-site; IDR 78,120,000 - 133,920,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Bekasi, Indonesia, is seeking a chemistry-focused laboratory professional to execute experiments, analyze results, and support operations, sales, and marketing. The role emphasizes maintaining quality systems and compliance with local standards while contributing to product improvement and development.

The candidate should have a Diploma or Degree in Chemistry with hands-on lab experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Chemistry or equivalent

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

AkzoNobel in Bekasi, Indonesia, is seeking a chemistry-focused laboratory professional to execute experiments, analyze results, and support operations, sales, and marketing. The role emphasizes maintaining quality systems and compliance with local standards while contributing to product improvement and development.

The candidate should have a Diploma or Degree in Chemistry with hands-on lab experience, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with cross-functional