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.
* Adaptable remuneration.
* Access to training platfor

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