R&D Laboratory Technician I

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Date: May 5, 2026

Location: Como-Tavernola (CO), IT

Company: AkzoNobel

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 Dulux, 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.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

Job Purpose

To perform laboratory activities required within the EMEA I&C Team (Como) in line with Standard methods & procedures and Quality level implemented.

Responsabilities

Accountable of delivering formulation and/or analytical and/or testing activity results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to internal standard procedures and requests from internal and external customers.
Accountable of correct use of methodologies, tools and systems.
Accountable of following correctly AkzoNobel processes.
Accountable of protecting AkzoNobel technologies.
Mantanains 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 field. End results are zero or minimum safety incidents and a clean, orderly working environment .
Documents lab tests results through the Company appropriate reporting system.

Requirements

Educational level

Typically 0-1 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree or Technical High school Diploma (in relevant field, e.g. chemistry, chemical technology, environmental, maths,

statistics, data science etc.) or

Typically 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Experience

Preferably 1-2 years experience in experimental development and or analytical laboratory being part of team working on projects based on experimental principles & design.
Preferably knowledge of the Powder Coatings requirements and operations
Preferably good knowledge of key R&D processes
Good communication and interpersonal skills; some capability in English communication is preferred but not mandatory.
Pro-active, pragmatic self-starter, high safety awareness
Ability to think differently and a continuous drive to improve him or herself as well as to inspire the organization

Competencies

Market & Product Insight – Not Applicable

Business & Technical Communication – Not Applicable

Problem Solving – Support

Work Management – Support

Organizational Savvy – Not applicable

Experimental Principles & Design – Support

Technical Improvement & Innovation – Not Applicable

Managing Knowledge, Legislation & IP – Not Applicable

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 53660

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