Chemist I
Akzo Nobel

Job Info

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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 - 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 the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

The Chemist I owns execution of defined pieces of a project or Lab Work Request under the supervision of a project leader or manager. The Chemist II anticipates or suggests work required or follow-up experiments to achieve an objective.

Key Responsibilities

The Chemist I exhibits the following skills and behaviors:

• Demonstrate safe use of common materials and equipment in the lab; able to instruct others on the same use
• Conform with all site and laboratory safety requirements and policies, including participation in AkzoNobel safety programs including audits, safety meetings, and demonstrating safe practices and behaviours
• Clearly communicate using scientific process of hypothesis, method, results, initial conclusions
• Effective interpersonal skills, keeping direct manager and team members informed of key milestones
• Maintain excellent relationships within the scope of their work.
• Able to work at least at a basic level in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Own personal and career development
• Demonstrate continuous commitment to business goals and initiatives as sole contributor

Job Requirements

• 4 year degree in a laboratory science, preferably chemistry, materials science, or chemical engineering
• Some work experience in chemistry or coatings industry is preferable, though appropriate academic experience can be substituted
• Excellent background in chemistry/polymers
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Available to travel, as necessary

Competencies

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Acquiring Information

AkzoNobel is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

Requisition ID: 19001

Nearest Major Market: Reading PA

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