Date: Jul 22, 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.
Versátil remuneration.
Access to training platform.
Free parking

Please upload your CV in English

📌 R&D Technician (España)
🏢 Akzonobel
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