Senior R&D Chemist, Industrial Coatings

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Kampen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel invites a Senior Chemist to join our global R&D team focused on developing and testing industrial coating solutions and raw materials. You will design methods, prepare specifications, and help scale up innovations in collaboration with global colleagues.

You bring HBO-level Chemistry, proven Coatings R&D experience, and strong Dutch and English communication. German language is a plus as we serve a diverse customer base worldwide.

Qualifications

• Chemistry (min. college level - HBO).
• Validated experience in Coatings R&D.
• Broad knowledge / experience with the formulation of water- and solvent based Industrial coatings.
• Knowledge of application and curing equipment used in the Industrial coatings market.
• Experience with development of validated colours and metallics.
• Hands on mentality and ability to agree with the work floor and higher management.
• Communication skills in Dutch and English.
• German would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing recipes and develop new and sustainable coating solutions to customer specifications and needs.
• Evaluate and analyse of wet and dry paint properties and presenting the results in R&D reports.
• Support during the scale up phase in production.
• Visit customers & advise about their process and customize products if needed.
• Act as a technical project leader or member.

Skills

Coatings R&D

Formulation skills

Water-based coatings

Analytical testing

Project leadership

Dutch + English

Education

Chemistry HBO

Job description

Hempel invites a Senior Chemist to join our global R&D team focused on developing and testing industrial coating solutions and raw materials. You will design methods, prepare specifications, and help scale up innovations in collaboration with global colleagues.

You bring HBO-level Chemistry, proven Coatings R&D experience, and strong Dutch and English communication. German language is a plus as we serve a diverse customer base worldwide.