R&D Chemist

PVH (Tommy Hilfiger/Calvin Klein); Sigtuna kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckers seeks an R&D Chemist to develop and improve coating systems for Nordic coil coating and automotive customers. You will join a skilled R&D team working with production, sales, suppliers, and Beckers' global R&D organization, reporting to the R&D Manager Sweden.

You will optimize solvent compositions with sustainability and safety in mind, develop coating products per customer needs, evaluate performance, and lead development projects while collaborating closely with suppliers and internal

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry (BSc or MSc) required.
• Experience in coatings, paints, or surface treatment is advantageous.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Optimize solvent compositions with a focus on sustainability and safety.
• Develop and modify coating products based on customer requirements.
• Evaluate product performance and document results.
• Lead and execute development projects according to agreed plans.
• Present results and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Maintain collaboration with suppliers and colleagues across Beckers.
• Share technical knowledge and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Beckers' safety standards and values.

Skills

Analytical

Collaborative

Communication skills

Innovation mindset

Safety-minded

Education

BSc or MSc in Chemistry

Job description

Overview

Do you want to help develop the next generation of sustainable coating systems? Are you innovative, analytical, and motivated by working closely with customers and colleagues across different functions? Then you might be the person we are looking for. As R&D Chemist, you will develop and improve coating systems for our Nordic coil coating and automotive customers. You will be part of a skilled R&D team consisting of chemists, colorists, and technical experts, working closely with production, sales, suppliers, and Beckers' global R&D organization. You will report to the R&D Manager Sweden.

Key responsibilities

• Optimize solvent compositions with a focus on sustainability and safety
• Develop and modify coating products based on customer requirements
• Evaluate product performance and document results
• Lead and execute development projects according to agreed plans
• Present results and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Maintain close collaboration with suppliers and colleagues across Beckers
• Share technical knowledge and support continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with Beckers' safety standards and values

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry
• Experience from the coatings, paints, or surface treatment industry is an advantage
• Analytical, responsible, and quality-focused
• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn and grow
• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken