Chemist

Job Purpose

To develop, prepare, execute and analyze research elements (e.g. problems, questions,

ideas) in own discipline and develop new and improve existing research methodology, in

line with the R&D strategy, project and R&D functional standards, in order to gain insight

into new developments and contribute to the realization of objectives of research/development/support projects.

Carry out all work in the technical plan in accordance with AkzoNobel HSE requirements, eg daily housekeeping and raw materials & samples storage

Key Accountabilities

• Developing products / formulations

Applies design formulation fundamentals, experimental & statistical design and manufacturing principles, to develop a (part of a) product/technology that fulfills specified requirements (incl. cost and complexity reduction)

• Collecting and analyzing data

Creates plans to collect/use available data and data sources/systems that will improve decision making and efficiency for own experimentation

• Developing new solutions

Gathers and uses available trends, information and technological leads to provide ideas to develop existing and new designs, solutions, methods and products in own scope

• Improve performance

Resolves critical and limiting factors in own function; drives roll-out of improvement solutions by using appropriate methods

Key Activities

• Identifying issues and root cause

Gathers relevant information about (potential) issues by analyzing data and patterns; prioritizes issues to identify root cause

• Applying techniques, methodology and tools

Looks for and implements relevant existing techniques and methodology to test/improve products/technologies

• Implementing solutions

Pursues and evaluates alternative solutions, determining the most appropriate; implements solutions based on advanced knowledge of standard practices and previous experiences

• IP submission and protection
• Keep the secret of knowhow
• Guidance of technicians and specialists

Experience

Technical educational in relevant field, e.g. chemistry, chemical technology, polymer science and engineering etc.

• Prefer the experience on coil coating development
• Conducts a significant level of formulation or technical work (in the lab) as defined in the project plan, guides technicians and specialists in executing experiments
• 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

• • Typically 3-5 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or

  • Typically 1-3 years of relevant experience with Master’s Degree, or

  • Typically 0-2 years of relevant experience with PhD