R&D Technician

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Date: Nov 28, 2025

Location: Vilafranca del Penedes, ES

Company: AkzoNobel

 

Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)

 

R&D Technician

 

 

 

Are you passionate about innovation and hands-on lab work? Join our dynamic Research & Innovation team as an R&D Technician, where you’ll play a key role in developing and testing cutting-edge packaging coatings for the food, caps & closures, and B&B markets.

 

 

About the role

 

  • Champion Safety: Maintain a clean, safe lab environment and follow all safety protocols.
  • Hands-On Formulation: Prepare, apply, and test coatings to meet customer and commercial needs.
  • Plan & Execute: Organize your daily/weekly lab work with guidance from senior team members.
  • Analyze & Report: Record results accurately, analyze data, and make recommendations based on your findings.
  • Grow your Expertise: Deepen your knowledge of coating chemistry and formulation techniques.

 

About you

 

  • A postgraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific field.
  • 2–3 years of hands-on lab experience.
  • Strong practical skills and a methodical approach to lab work.
  • Good command of English and Spanish.
  • Knowledge of paints and coatings is a plus!
  • Availability to travel internationally during the training period is required
  • Personal vehicle to access the Site (in an industrial area)

 

What we offer

 

  • Join a growing multinational company.
  • Permanent project.
  • Professional and personal development in a dynamic environment.
  • On-site modality.
  • Dining room benefits.
  • Flexible remuneration.
  • Access to training platform.
  • Free parking

 

Please upload your CV in English 

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