We are on the lookout for a resourceful Development Chemist to join our stellar team at AkzoNobel in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Development Chemist is an incredible opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, adaptability and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Development Chemist at AkzoNobel today!

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands 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 the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

Developing and maintaining Coil product portfolio for South Asia Coil Project and product delivery.

Key Accountabilities

• Follow safe work practices for personal and equipment safety
• Responsibility of managing and planing project activities, and responsible for delivery of small or non-complex (sub)projects within the R&D; function, delivering new product or optimisation of processes as per project plan & deliverables
• Provide technical service support to Regional Technical / Commercial team
• Evaluate and optimize formulations so they are designed for consistent manufacture in the manufacturing plant, and that procedures are followed
• Prepare reports that compile and concludes evaluation results and findings, and update guidelines
• Developing current solutions, implementing solutions,



improve performance
• Identifyig issues and root cause

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in the Industrial Coatings industry
• Good understanding of the Coatings technologies platforms
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry / Polymer Science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, influencing, result oriented, problem solving, project management
• Very good English language skills

AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. 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 accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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Requisition ID: 28603

Benefits of working as a Development Chemist in Melbourne:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

📌 Development Chemist - with Growth Opportunities (Melbourne)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Melbourne