ABOUT THE ROLE
As an R&D Chemist, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining products by preparing, testing, and evaluating coatings, binders, and raw materials. You will play an active role in supporting the R&D strategy and strengthening technical competence across the organization through robust, data-driven development work and knowledge transfer.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Take responsibility for assigned products, projects, tasks, or activities and ensure they meet required quality standards, procedures, and regulations.
- Plan and carry out projects and tasks, including formulation, testing, evaluation of results, and raw materials, with guidance from the Manager or senior colleagues.
- Clearly report and communicate work results, both verbally and in writing, to support decision-making.
- Continuously develop knowledge through reading, practical experience, learning from colleagues, and attending relevant training.
- Follow all HSEQ procedures, safety requirements, and documentation to maintain a safe working environment.
- Keep the workplace clean, organized, safe, and pleasant.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor with minimum 4 years experience OR Master with minimum 2 years’ experience.
- Knowledge on fire protection coatings is preferred.
- Strong coatings formulation knowledge in protective coatings, including binder systems and curing chemistries.
- Experience with performance validation (e.g., weathering, corrosion, and accelerated testing) and strong knowledge of internationally accepted test methods and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to manage tasks and projects independently and deliver with strong structure and follow-up.
- Must be proficient in verbal and written English.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning.
- Career development opportunities across multiple disciplines and geographies.
- Leaders who focus on engaging and enabling their team, proven by consistently high employee feedback scores.
- A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
- A focus on having fun together through team buildings and social activities.
POSITION INFORMATION
- Contract Type: Regular
- Time Type: Full time
- CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy): 11.11.2026
WHO WE ARE
The company's story in the MEIA region (Middle East, India and Africa) began in 1962, growing to include 18 legal entities committed to achieving success and growth of the company. We provide our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.
The company MEIA FZ-LLC is the regional hub for the company in the MEIA region providing functional and business support to all our legal entities. With more than 130 employees, we aim to further strengthen the company's position in the region through ambitious market growth plans that focus on innovation, efficiency and profitability.
The company's culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations, and diverse professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures, etc. We are committed to representing the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity, and zero-tolerance for discrimination.
