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Technology Development Chemist - Coating Additives
Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations – and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!
Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.
Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.
You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.
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Position overview
We are looking for an experienced chemist and project leader to join the allnex additives team. In this role, you will lead new product development projects, drive innovation from concept to scale‑up, and support internal and external stakeholders with your technical expertise. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across regions and functions, contributing to effective teamwork within our global R&D network.
If you have a strong background in polymer or materials chemistry and experience in coating resins or additive technologies, we encourage you to apply and help shape the next generation of coating additives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage R&D activities for Coating Additives within a global, cross-functional team.
- Manage projects, including timelines, priorities and resource coordination.
- Initiate, drive and execute complex product development projects from concept to scale-up.
- Ensure safe laboratory operations and maintain accurate safety documentation.
- Collaborate with Business Development, Marketing, Technical Service and global labs to align technical and commercial objectives.
- Collaborate closely with synthesis laboratories in other regions to ensure smooth and efficient operational processes.
- Support manufacturing sites with scale-up, product transfers.
- Contribute to IP creation, patent screening and technical documentation.
- Monitor market, customer and regulatory trends to identify R&D opportunities and support strategic technology planning.
Required skills and experience
- PhD in Chemistry (preferably polymer chemistry or material science).
- 2–5 years of R&D experience in a relevant industry or research environment with strong background in coating resins and additive technologies.
- Strong project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and translate structure–property–process relationships into product development strategies.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling smooth collaboration in a global matrix environment.
- Proficiency in German and English, both written and spoken.
We offer
Equal Employment Opportunity
allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.
Find out how you can make an impact!
Check out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.
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