Development Officer

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. 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 use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

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• To support new product development, product improvement, value creation, and technical support activities in line with business objectives and development guidelines.
• To conduct laboratory testing, formulation development, process improvement, and customer support while ensuring compliance with HSE standards and quality requirements.
• To provide technical assistance to production, procurement, and sales teams for operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Support development of new products, product modifications, and value-added solutions.
• Conduct laboratory experiments, testing, and formulation trials.
• Propose improvements in formulations based on data analysis, benchmarking, and experimental results.
• Coordinate customer line trials and product validation activities.
• Develop and optimize colour formulations and approved product recipes.
• Investigate customer complaints and manufacturing issues through data analysis and root cause identification.
• Coordinate with QA, Production, and other technical teams for troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Implement countermeasures and monitor effectiveness to avoid recurrence of issues.
• Analyze SAP data and laboratory findings to support decision-making.
• Plan and execute laboratory work in compliance with HSE and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and experimental documentation.
• Ensure reliable, reproducible, and accurate testing results.
• Provide technical support to Production, Procurement, and Sales teams.
• Evaluate alternate raw materials for cost optimization and sustainability.
• Support process efficiency and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Assist in handling customer complaints and improving customer satisfaction.
• Support OEM and surface treatment product requirements.
• Manage formulation updates and recipe changes in SAP.
• Ensure formulation accuracy and suitability for production equipment and processes.
• Maintain proper technical records and development documentation.
• Implement HSE initiatives and comply with all safety procedures.
• Conduct HSES assessments related to raw material usage and product stewardship.
• Submit monthly HSE reports and ensure adherence to company safety policies.

• 2–5 years of experience in Research & Development, Product Development, Laboratory Operations, or Technical Services in manufacturing/chemical/coating industry preferred.
• Experience in formulation development, raw material evaluation, and product testing.
• Knowledge of quality standards, laboratory practices and HSE procedures.
• Experience in handling customer complaints and process troubleshooting will be preferred.

• Master’s or BS Degree in Chemistry from a recognized/reputed institute.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 53789