Senior Chemist, Paints and Coatings

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

To develop, prepare, execute and analyze research elements (e.g.  problems, questions, ideas) in own discipline. Develop new and improve existing research methodology, in line with the RD&I strategy, project and RD&I functional standards, to gain insight into new developments. Drive the realization of objectives of innovative and/or developmental projects, meeting timelines and quality as set.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment, complies with safety policies and procedures. Follows safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, in both the laboratory and in the field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment.
• Works according to quality standards as set by Lab management (for example ISO 9001)
• Sets-up, plans, executes, analyzes, interprets, and reports experiments within own unit.
• Work independently, plan & execute complex DOE using State-Ease or other statistical software.
• Participates in or leads own projects with minimal direction. Ensures execution and delivery of technical results according to the plan and established priorities.
• Explain technical concepts and present solution in a compelling manner to improve collaborations and achieve outcomes.
• Provide technical assistance and support to Production, Sales, and Marketing in support of product scale-up, quality control, application testing, and other cross-functional activities.
• Travel requirement: <30%
• Protection of AkzoNobel technologies (IP law, patent applications)
• Able to develop, mentor, coach, and support co-workers to ensure deliverables and improve workforce

Job Requirements:

• A BS/MS/Ph.D. in Chemistry, Material Science or a related scientific field with a minimum of 3 years paint and coating related working experience is required. Experience in polyurethane coatings development and Aerospace coatings is preferred.
•  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where standardization exists. 
• Ability to use the milling equipment to make paint, spray panels, perform testing per OEM customer specifications. Ability to organize and interpret data, and develop insights based on knowledge of chemical structures and reactivity, propose and test hypotheses, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to write technical reports summarizing data and work results in American English.
• Ability to apply concepts of algebra, basic statistics, and computer spreadsheet calculations.

Compensation Data:

The salary range for these skills is: $79,000.00 - $88,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.  Benefits: Medical insurance with HSA • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits • Annual bonus • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match • Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay • Paid Parental leave • Hybrid work for most exempt roles • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale • Tuition Reimbursement • Career growth opportunities • Employee referral bonus •

 

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

Requisition ID: 35437

 

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