R&D Scientist

Job Description

AkzoNobel has a passion for paint. We’re experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in color and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Headquartered in the Netherlands, we are active in over 150 countries and employ around 34,500 talented people who are passionate about delivering the high-performance products and services our customers expect.

R&D Scientist – 3 roles available

Ideally a graduate in Chemistry with laboratory experience you are ready to develop your career in a business that offers jobs with breadth, depth of scope and impact. Awarded Top Employer status, we are a company that forms successful partnerships with customers and are now looking Colorant Scientist to join our committed R&D team in our Slough HQ.

Join us and in collaboration with your group head you will plan, carry out and analyse laboratory experiments, including identifying priorities. You will produce regular reporting and prepare presentations as well as share with other R&D teams, manufacturing and external parties. You will maintain relations with raw material suppliers too. You will also provide technical support as well as troubleshoot and provide recommendations for production batches. Important, will be the ability to contribute ideas for the development of new, improved, safer and sustainable products, processes and procedures.

You must be qualified to degree level, or equivalent, in a science subject and have laboratory experience. You will be proficient in MSOffice and understand the need to work safely and to high standards. In addition to your scientific skills, you will also be analytical, numerate and a good communicator.

Who are AkzoNobel?

Customers around the world use our trusted brands and products. Some of them are household names, others are more specialist products, but everything we make is likely to play an essential role in your daily routine. We are experts in the proud craft of making paints and coatings, setting the standard in colour and protection since 1792. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. Our products transform homes and interiors, make buildings better, keep transport moving, and the wheels of industry turning. We have four clear and simple values: Customer Focused, Deliver on Commitments, Passion for Excellence and Winning Together. These values provide the ‘how’ for successful strategy implementation.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is truly passionate about what they do and how they do it then we would love to hear from you.

Please note: In the event of a high candidate response to this vacancy we may close the application period earlier than the date shown.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 12524