Specialist II

Job Purpose

To co-design, prepare, execute and analyse output of practical experiments, in line with the department, R&D project and functional standards. Can act as member of a project team, contributing to the realization of objectives of research/development/support projects.

 

Key Accountabilities

• Delivering project results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to business needs
• Correct use of methodologies, tools and systems
• Protection of AkzoNobel technologies

Key Activities

• 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
• Conducts a significant level of formulation or technical work (in the lab) as defined in the project plan
• Asks appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters
• Documents (lab) results, visits, etc. through appropriate reporting systems
• Is familiar with and applies relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches and techniques

Requirements

Experience

• Typically 7-9 years of relevant experience, or
• Typically 1-3 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree

Education Level
Technical educational in relevant field, e.g. chemistry, chemical technology, environmental, maths, 
statistics, data science etc. See also ‘Experience’

Competencies

• Market & Product Insight – Support
• Business & Technical Communication – Support
• Problem Solving – Support
• Work Management – Support
• Experimental Principles & Design – Support
• Technical Improvement & Innovation – Support
• Managing Knowledge, Legislation & IP – Support

Become part of an outstanding company

AkzoNobel is consistently rated as one of the top employers in The Netherlands. You will join a company that is committed to achieving real sustainability. At a personal level you will also benefit from:

• a competitive salary with 44 annual holidays and leave days
• participation in the AkzoNobel pension plan
• travel expenses to and from work
• opportunities for education that will help you to grow beyond this role.

More information and how to apply

We welcome your online application via www.akzonobel.com/careers. Only online applications will be considered. If you have any questions, please contact Merith de Bock, Talent Acquisition Partner, TalentResourcing.NL@akzonobel.com.

The recruitment process includes a selection of the best applications received through the system, interview rounds and further steps. An online assessment might be part of the selection process. 

An employment screening may be part of the selection process.