R&D Chemist – Hull Performance

Jotun Dekorativ Marketing; Sandefjord; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Jotun A/S in Sandefjord is seeking an R&D Chemist to join the Hull Performance Technology team for a 12-month temporary position. You will execute assigned R&D activities, formulate and test paint formulations, and evaluate results with a focus on reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

Ideal candidates hold an MSc in polymer, organic, material, or silicone chemistry, with some chemical-industry experience; strong English communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• MSc in polymer, organic, material or silicone chemistry.
• A few years of experience from chemical industry or relevant work is positive.
• Relevant experience may compensate for formal education.
• Good communication skills, ability to cooperate and share knowledge.
• Fluent in English – both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab tasks, plan experiments, and evaluate results.
• Report results orally and in writing.
• Provide advice to inform decisions and initiate new tasks.
• Maintain safety and order in the workspace.

Skills

Fluent in English

Good communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSc in polymer, organic, material or silicone chemistry

Job description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

We are looking for an R&D Chemist to join our Hull Performance Technology team in Sandefjord for a 12-months temporary employment. This is an exciting opportunity if you want to gain hands‑on experience in R&D while contributing to technologies that help shipowners reduce fuel consumption and emissions through cleaner hull performance. Our antifouling paints and fouling release coatings help shipowners preserve fuel by keeping the hull clean from fouling. Jotun-coated vessels enabled the shipping industry to avoid 11.8 million tons of CO2 emissions in 2025. Join our R&D team as an R&D Chemist – Hull Performance and contribute to our Clean Shipping Commitment by developing and improving our innovative paint technologies and market‑leading products. In this role, you will work from our headquarters in Sandefjord, and you will execute assigned R&D activities, support departmental goals, and contribute to building competence and collaboration within the professional environment. Join Our Team as R&D Chemist – Hull Performance Technology

Responsibilities

Be responsible for assigned projects, assets, or tasks and follow up towards stakeholders to ensure that the quality satisfies the requirements and is in accordance with relevant procedures and regulations. Execute required practical tasks in the lab on your own or together with colleagues. This includes independent planning, formulating, making paint in the lab, testing, and evaluating results and raw materials according to procedures and plans. Report results of work both orally and written. Provide advice and recommendations to ensure that the decisions are taken on best current knowledge. Contribute to defining and initiating new tasks and contribute professionally within your own area, to increase quality of plans and execution. Knowledge and use of the necessary HSEQ procedures, safety equipment and safety documentation; and taking into consideration general safety. Attend to the daily order so that the workspace is tidy, safe, and a good place to work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

We are looking for someone who is engaged and proactive and wishes to both learn and share knowledge to further improve our team. When it comes to formal skills, we believe that the ideal candidate will tick off several of these boxes:

• MSc in polymer, organic, material or silicone chemistry
• A few years of experience from chemical industry or relevant work is positive
• Relevant experience may compensate for formal education
• Good communication skills, ability to cooperate and share knowledge
• Fluent in English – both spoken and written

Personal Competencies

• Curiosity and a strong desire to learn.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Initiative and drive to move activities forward.
• A collaborative and knowledge-sharing mindset.
• Adaptability and openness to new challenges.
• A structured approach with a strong focus on quality and safety.

What we offer

Competitive compensation and benefits Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in‑house learning Jotun Academy Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self, and where we have an informal work environment with few hierarchies A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities

POSITION INFORMATION

• Company: Jotun A/S
• Contract type: Regular
• Time Type: Full time
• CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 30.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Jotun has protected property for almost a century – from iconic buildings to beautiful homes. As one of the world's leading paints and coatings manufacturers, we combine high quality with creativity and innovations. Jotun's global headquarters is located in Sandefjord, Norway. Here, Jotun Norway has 1000 employees working in state‑of‑the‑art facilities covering services from local factory operations at Vindal to global product development in our new research and development centre at Sandefjord, one of Northern Europe's largest privately owned R&D centres. The administration centre for Europe and Central Asia is located in Sandefjord, together with our local Norwegian operations. We provide various career opportunities in finance and administration, IT, sales and marketing, supply chain, engineering, technical, and research and development. Jotun is committed to an ambitious growth strategy. We believe that the real value in our companies is our employees, both as individuals and as teams. We focus on providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development driven by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness. Visit our Career Page to learn more about life at Jotun. Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and a diversity of professions, genders, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination. If you require additional support in the interview process, please let us know how we can accommodate this. Jotun is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective, and powder coatings. The Group has 68 companies and 40 production facilities globally, and over 10 933 employees. Jotun products are available in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, branch offices, dealers and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2025 was NOK 34.3 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and five geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway. Find out what life at Jotun is like. Meet some of your colleagues and get a feeling for the company culture. Jotun believes that paints and coatings play a key role in a sustainable future. We strive to act responsibly in everything we do, and protect property with a minimum environmental impact. We embrace responsibility for our employees and the societies where we operate. With a strong corporate culture and sound values, we create a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace where people can grow. In addition, Jotun strives to make a positive impact through community initiatives and collaboration