Senior R&D Chemist

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Date: Mar 5, 2025

Location: Melbourne, AU

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 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 

 

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About the Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D Chemist to join our innovative team in Sunshine, Melbourne! The role involves working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments, and ensuring the smooth operation of the lab. You will work closely with the technical team and report findings in technical reports or presentations.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Providing local technical support to the business strategy of growth in ANZ, focusing on the localisation of the Sikkens range and new product development.
  • Conducting lab-scale paint making, testing, and application tests.
  • Recording testing data, identifying abnormalities, and reporting findings.
  • Supporting Marketing and Sales on trials, complaints, and testing of new products as per local conditions.
  • Ensuring laboratory functionality, including equipment calibration and raw material stock management.
  • Complying with SESAME RD&I governance, HSES policies, and testing protocols.
  • Supporting manufacturing processes and addressing customer complaints with adequate solutions. 

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Polymer Technology.
  • Previous laboratory work experience in a related field, preferably within the coatings or decorative paints industry.
  • Strong practical, analytical, and laboratory skills.
  • Proficiency in SAP and Product Vision Software.
  • Excellent communication skills for reporting experimental work and findings.
  • Ability to work safely and comply with all HSES policies and procedures.
  • Proactive in proposing ideas for laboratory and process improvements.

In Return, What we can offer:

  • Career Pathway and Training: As a global company, we're committed to helping you reach your career goals. We offer training and development opportunities that open doors to your next steps.
  • Company Culture: Experience a dynamic and inclusive culture that values innovation and collaboration.
  • Performance Bonuses: You can earn more with performance bonuses on top of your base salary!
  • Health and Wellbeing: Your health matters to us. Take advantage of free flu vaccinations, counselling services, and online support through our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy exclusive discounts on HP products, discounted private health insurance with Bupa, as well as special corporate rates for car rentals through Avis, saving you money on essential purchases and travel expenses.
  • Looking for more benefits? Join us to find out more…

Join Our Team at AkzoNobel!

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a global leader in sustainable solutions. Apply now and help us paint the future at AkzoNobel!

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. Background checking is a component of AkzoNobel's recruitment process. This checking may include: identity verification, reference checks, criminal background checks, immigration checks, verification of academic qualifications and medical checks.

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