R&D Specialist

AkzoNobel; Pilawa; In loco; PLN 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual bonus

Learning Cafeteria (incl. LinkedIn)

Professional certifications

Descrizione del lavoro

AkzoNobel seeks an R&D Specialist to drive formulation development and scale-up in an international setting in Pilawa, Poland. You will coordinate projects across Europe, deliver on timelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate lab work into production.

Requirements include a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree, 2+ years in R&D, fluency in English and Polish, and willingness to travel to other European R&D sites (up to 6 months).

Competenze

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D (development/formulation/lab-based role).
• Practical knowledge and experience in process scale-up.
• Experience in development projects and/or technology transfer processes.
• Very good command of English and Polish.
• Willingness to travel to other R&D sites in Europe to gain experience, support projects, and develop skills (up to 6 months).
• Openness to working on-site at our R&D Center in Pilawa.

Mansioni

• Coordinate and deliver R&D projects in line with business requirements across the EMEA region.
• Plan, monitor, and report on project progress (scope, timeline, risks, outcomes).
• Perform laboratory work related to formulation development and optimisation; delegate testing tasks to team members when needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across the organisation and with international R&D teams.
• Support process scale-up and implementation, including technology transfer from lab to production scale.
• Proactively identify technical solutions and contribute to resolving product and process issues.

Conoscenze

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Lab work

Formulation development

Formazione

Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree

Strumenti

Process scale-up

Laboratory testing

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

At AkzoNobel, a global leader in paints and coatings, we are looking for an R&D Specialist who combines strong technical knowledge, hands‑on laboratory experience, and project delivery skills with effective cross‑functional collaboration.
If you enjoy project-based work, thrive in a laboratory and international environment, and want to make a real impact on the development and continuous improvement of our product portfolio - join our team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver R&D projects in line with business requirements across the EMEA region.
• Plan, monitor, and report on project progress (scope, timeline, risks, outcomes).
• Perform laboratory work related to formulation development and optimisation; delegate testing tasks to team members when needed.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders across the organisation and with international R&D teams.
• Support process scale‑up and implementation, including technology transfer from lab to production scale.
• Proactively identify technical solutions and contribute to resolving product and process issues.

What you bring

• University degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in R&D (development/formulation/lab-based role).
• Practical knowledge and experience in process scale‑up.
• Experience in development projects and/or technology transfer processes.
• Very good command of English and Polish.
• Willingness to travel to other R&D sites in Europe to gain experience, support projects, and develop skills (up to 6 months).
• Openness to working on-site at our R&D Center in Pilawa.

We offer

• An international working environment and close collaboration with EMEA R&D teams.
• Development projects with real impact - from lab work through to production implementation.
• Annual bonus.
• Access to the Learning Cafeteria (incl. LinkedIn Learning), with opportunities for professional certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma).
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic, multicultural team.

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.