Date: Jul 22, 2026
Location: Vilafranca del Penedes, ES
Company: AkzoNobel
Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)
R&D Chemist
Are you a hands-on chemist with a passion for solving real-world challenges? Join our R&D team as an R&D Chemist, where you’ll take ownership of maintaining and optimizing our packaging coatings portfolio. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our products continue to meet customer expectations and market demands.
About the role
Ensure Safety First: Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant lab environment.
Support Existing Products: Adjust and fine-tune formulations to meet specific customer requirements or adapt to raw material changes.
Manage Lab Work: Plan, execute, and document lab activities related to product support and improvement.
Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Technical Service, and Manufacturing to address customer feedback and support product performance in the field.
Analyze & Recommend: Interpret test results, troubleshoot issues, and propose formulation improvements.
Stay Informed: Keep up with raw material developments, regulatory changes, and customer trends to ensure product compliance and competitiveness.
About You
A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field.
3+ years of experience in coatings or a similar industry, with strong formulation and testing skills.
A detail-oriented mindset and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and experimental design software or statistical analysis.
Experience working with commercial or customer-facing teams is highly valued.
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.
