Development Chemist
6 days ago
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and technically capable R&D Chemist to join our Coil Coatings team. In this role, you will be responsible for formulating, developing and evaluating coil coating products, assessing new raw materials, and supporting key technical projects. You will also provide technical support to the Regional Technical and Commercial teams, contributing to product innovation and customer success.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional to build technical expertise in industrial coatings within a collaborative, project-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow safe work practices to ensure personal and equipment safety.
- Formulate, develop and maintain coil coating recipes and product portfolios for South Asia.
- Deliver medium- to long-term R&D projects in line with project plans and deliverables, under the guidance of senior technical staff.
- Evaluate raw materials and optimise formulations to enhance product performance and meet customer requirements.
- Participate in visits locally, interstate and overseas for product evaluation and scale-up activities.
- Prepare technical reports to summarise evaluation outcomes and update product guidelines.
- Provide technical service support to the Regional Technical and Commercial teams.
About You
- 1–2 years' experience in the industrial coatings industry or a related field is preferred, but fresh graduates with a chemistry background are also encouraged to apply.
- Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Polymer Science or a related discipline.
- Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with a results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent technical report writing skills.
- Strong time management and organisational skills.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
- Excellent written and verbal English skills.
- Ability to discern colour.
- Full driver's licence and willingness to travel interstate and overseas as required.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on innovative products in a technically advanced R&D environment.
- Exposure to international projects and customers.
- Career development within a global industrial coatings business.
Collaborative and supportive team culture.
Don't settle for a base salary increase:
Gain the potential to earn more, on top each year
Let Akzo Nobel, help you meet your health goals:
with free utilization of onsite physio every Wednesday, free annual flu vaccination, and monetary assistance to cover your choice of health and well-being programs every year
Want to stretch your dollar further?
Enjoy our employee benefits on discounted private health insurance with Bupa and free access for you and your family on our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which include discounts on retail goods and services.
Looking for more perks?
Join us to find out more…
How do you apply:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to bring your skills to the next level Apply by sending your resume via the 'apply now' option.
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