We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. That’s why everything we do starts with People. Planet. Paint. 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 have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.
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:
• Protection of AkzoNobel technologies
• Delivering project results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to business needs
• Correct use of methodologies, tools and systems
Key activities:
• Asks appropriate questions to clarify requirements, expectations and critical performance parameters
• 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
• Documents (lab) results, visits, etc. through appropriate reporting systems
• Is familiar with and applies relevant experimental, development and/or analytical approaches and techniques
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.