About AkzoNobel
Since 1792, weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Job Purpose
The R&D Specialist II owns execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request under the supervision of a project leader or manager. They anticipate or suggest work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective. The R&D Specialist II is a highly motivated person with a problem solving and customer-oriented mindset that supports the workstream leader in performing lab work necessary for new product introduction, raw material changes, product testing, and root cause analysis. They initiate networking within the technical group when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Undertakes R&D development projects including formulation, preparation, spraying, testing, and evaluation of paints and coatings to meet specific project requirements.
Delivering project results on time, ensuring quality and feasibility, according to business needs
Formulates and manipulate standard paints and coatings technologies and product platforms.
Develops and implements new paints and coating technologies.
Understand the purpose of formulation components and reformulate to solve straightforward customer (internal/external) problems with minimal supervision
Manage the assigned LWR /projects, including timeline and planning, on a weekly timescale
Provides data-driven insights to support diagnostics and resolution of issues in manufacturing, application, and formulation
Summarize test data in the form of spreadsheets, reports, and presentation; draws conclusions
Infer next course of experimental actions from completed testing and results
Update and raise flags on projects; anticipate and mitigate delays
Represent R&D and work effectively with cross-functional groups including but not limited to quality control and pilot plants
Maintain clean and organized work environment
Provide direct support to sales, marketing and supply chain efforts through reports, presentation, and customer interaction
Maintains and promotes a safe work environment, complies with safety policies and procedures. Follows safe work practices for personal and equipment safety, both in 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
Level of Autonomy
Ability to determine approach to accomplish the tasks, projects as well as problem solving according to company safety guidelines. Conducts activity under general guidance and instruction. Work is prioritized regularly with managers or senior colleagues.
Job Requirements
Typically, 1-3 years of relevant experience with Bachelors degree in a laboratory science or chemical engineering (preferred), or
7-9 years of relevant experience
Problem solving
Time / work management
Excellent verbal and written communication
Knowledge in chemistry/polymers
Benefits/Rewards
The salary range for these skills is: $65,000 to $70,000 based on evaluated experience level. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
This role eligible for an annual bonus target of 4%, based on individual and company performance.
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
Annual bonus
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Hybrid work for most exempt roles
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee referral bonus
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.
Requisition ID: 53803
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