Researcher, Research​/Development, Research Scientist

Researcher At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you?

In your future role as a Researcher, you will be responsible for developing, formulating, and evaluating innovative coating technologies that support Nouryon’s growth and innovation objectives. This role involves designing and analyzing technical data, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for R&D, marketing, and commercial teams. The researcher will identify opportunities to improve formulation methodologies, application testing, and product performance while contributing to the development of new technologies aligned with Nouryon’s Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) strategy.

Working in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment, the scientist will play a key role in advancing innovation projects from concept through commercialization and delivering value‑driven solutions to customers and the coatings industry.

• Active participation in RD&I projects, technical support activities for customers and internal continuous improvement activities
• Preparation and evaluation of Paint, Adhesive, Building and Construction (B&C) formulations using polymers, surfactants, and other additives
• Capturing the results in reports and presentations
• Participate in planning and carrying out evaluation of new products and comparing these to benchmarks

• Knowledge of basic ingredients (binders, pigments, polymers and other additives) for Paint, Adhesive, Building and Construction (B&C) formulations
• Basic formulation knowledge in aforementioned areas
• Testing of additives in aforementioned areas
• Use, improve, and implement new methodologies and tools to link test data to consumer attributes in above market areas
• Delivering results for small to large sized and/or complex projects on time, with Project Management skills a plus
• Participate in planning and preparation of sales and marketing materials
• Stay up to date with development in paint and B&C applications and testing equipment
• Be responsible for maintenance and calibration of equipment
• Align lab testing procedures with those used by customers in the Americas
• Responsible for ordering raw materials and lab equipment
• Be prepared to travel to other sites and occasionally to customers
• Active participation in technical training for salespeople and distributors
• Act as an instructor for new employees on how to prepare and evaluate paint and B&C formulations
• Multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (written and presentation)
• Collaboration internally with R&D teams (synthesis, analytical and applications), marketing, technical service, and manufacturing groups, and externally with customers to fulfill product needs within targeted markets

MS or MS materials engineering, polymer engineering, ChemE. chemistryor related scientific discipline or Bachelor’s degree in materials engineering, polymer engineering, chemistry, chemical engineering or related scientific discipline with a minimum of 3 years of relevant industrial experience in paints, coatings industry. 3-5 years in Paints and Coatings. Problem solving, technical communication, customer focus, drive for results, timely decision making, teamwork& interpersonal effectiveness, creativity & Innovation in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Willing to perform hands‑on lab work; proactive, independent and results‑oriented, ability to…