Vilafranca del Penedès (Spain)

Analytical Chemist

Are you an expert in analytical chemistry with a passion for precision and
problem-solving? Join our R&D; team as an Analytical Chemist, where you’ll play a
key role in supporting and improving our packaging coatings portfolio through
advanced testing, data analysis, and collaboration with commercial and technical
teams.

About the role

* Ensure Lab Safety: Maintain a safe and compliant laboratory environment,
following all safety protocols.
* Perform Advanced Testing: Conduct detailed chemical, physical, and
performance analyses of packaging coatings using a range of analytical
techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, chromatography, microscopy).
* Support Product Stewardship: Investigate product performance issues, raw
material changes, and customer complaints through analytical testing and root
cause analysis.
* Interpret & Report Data: Analyse complex datasets, generate clear reports,
and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders.
* Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with R&D;, Technical Service,
Sales,



and Marketing to support customer needs and ensure product quality and
compliance.
* Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend improvements to testing protocols,
lab practices, and product formulations based on analytical findings.
* Applies relevant analytical approaches and techniques such as FTIR, GCMS,
LCMS, GPC and optical microscopy

About you

* A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field, with specialization in
analytical techniques.
* 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in coatings or
packaging.
* Hands-on experience with analytical instruments and methods (e.g., FTIR,
GC-MS, SEM, DSC).
* Strong communication skills in English and Spanish.
* Ability to translate technical data into meaningful recommendations for
non-technical stakeholders.
* Availability to travel internationally during the training period is
required.
* Personal vehicle to access the Site (in an in

📌 Analytical Chemist (Vilafranca del Penedès)
🏢 Akzonobel
📍 Vilafranca del Penedès