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R&D Chemist
Job in
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-15
Listing for:
AkzoNobel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
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Science
Research Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Are you a hands‑on chemist with a passion for solving real‑world challenges? Join our R&D team as an R&D Chemist
, where you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our packaging coatings portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure our products continue to meet customer expectations and market demands.
- Ensure Safety First: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
- Support Existing Products: Adjust and fine‑tune formulations to meet specific customer requirements or adapt to raw material changes.
- Manage Lab Work: Plan, execute, and document lab activities related to product support and improvement.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and Manufacturing to address customer feedback and support product performance in the field.
- Analyze & Recommend: Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, and propose formulation improvements.
- Stay Informed: Keep up with raw material developments, regulatory changes, and customer trends to ensure product compliance and competitiveness.
- A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
- 3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry
, with strong formulation and testing skills. - A detail‑oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
- Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and experimental design software or statistical analysis.
- Experience working with commercial or customer‑facing teams is highly valued.
- Availability to travel internationally during the training period is required.
- Personal vehicle to access the Site (in an industrial area).
- Join a growing multinational company.
- Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
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