Date: Jun 23, 2026
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
