Beckers Group
Associate R&D Chemist
Om jobbet
Company Description
Beckers is the global leader in coil coatings and a top supplier of industrial paints, trusted worldwide for pioneering high-performance coating solutions.With a steadfast commitment to improving customer competitiveness while aiming to safeguard people and the planet, we work to redefine industry standards. Guided by our vision to raise the standard of care for our world, we combine innovation and sustainability to create coatings that make a difference.
With over 160 years of expertise, Beckers operates as a truly global company. Our 1,800 employees across 23 locations in 17 countries deliver products and bespoke solutions to customers in 60 nations. Beckers is part of Lindengruppen, a Swedish family-owned business focused on long-term industrial growth.
Terms and Duration
This position is a full-time fixed-term contract for seven months with the possibility of extension if both parties agree. You need to have a valid working permit for Sweden. You also need to be present at the workplace.
Job Description
You will work in a team of chemists, colorists and technical experts supporting the customer in product development matters. You will cooperate with production, sales, suppliers and with the global R&D for Beckers-Group. Product development, technology and customer focus are essentials for Beckers, and you join forces with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our technology and product portfolio perform according to customer needs today and in the future.
In this position, you will be a key player in improving our coating systems. You will work with different technologies; a major part will be to optimize the solvent composition. This role is a temporary position lasting seven months. The daily work will consist of planning, laboratory work, documentation, and troubleshooting. Together with internal and external stakeholders you provide sustainable and business-supported offerings that add value to our customers and makes a difference in Becker sustainability and safety agenda as well as our customers' sustainability targets.
Main Tasks
Your primary focus will be to optimize the solvent composition in coating formulations with sustainability and safety in focus. Your tasks will be but not limited to:
Your responsibilities and deliverables
Qualifications
Additional Information
Learn more about what Beckers has achieved in Sustainability and what our ambition for the future is by visiting our 2024 Sustainability Report: https://sustainability-report.beckers-group.com/2024/. Beckers Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Any questions can be answered by R&D Manager Sweden Sara Jansson Ek,
sara.jansson-ek@beckers-group.com or +46 73 663 9165.
Beckers is the global leader in coil coatings and a top supplier of industrial paints, trusted worldwide for pioneering high-performance coating solutions.With a steadfast commitment to improving customer competitiveness while aiming to safeguard people and the planet, we work to redefine industry standards. Guided by our vision to raise the standard of care for our world, we combine innovation and sustainability to create coatings that make a difference.
With over 160 years of expertise, Beckers operates as a truly global company. Our 1,800 employees across 23 locations in 17 countries deliver products and bespoke solutions to customers in 60 nations. Beckers is part of Lindengruppen, a Swedish family-owned business focused on long-term industrial growth.
Terms and Duration
This position is a full-time fixed-term contract for seven months with the possibility of extension if both parties agree. You need to have a valid working permit for Sweden. You also need to be present at the workplace.
Job Description
You will work in a team of chemists, colorists and technical experts supporting the customer in product development matters. You will cooperate with production, sales, suppliers and with the global R&D for Beckers-Group. Product development, technology and customer focus are essentials for Beckers, and you join forces with multiple internal and external stakeholders to ensure that our technology and product portfolio perform according to customer needs today and in the future.
In this position, you will be a key player in improving our coating systems. You will work with different technologies; a major part will be to optimize the solvent composition. This role is a temporary position lasting seven months. The daily work will consist of planning, laboratory work, documentation, and troubleshooting. Together with internal and external stakeholders you provide sustainable and business-supported offerings that add value to our customers and makes a difference in Becker sustainability and safety agenda as well as our customers' sustainability targets.
Main Tasks
Your primary focus will be to optimize the solvent composition in coating formulations with sustainability and safety in focus. Your tasks will be but not limited to:
- Develop and modify products with sustainability and safety in focus
- Evaluate products according to customer specifications
- Document and present your work
- Keep good contact with key stakeholders
Your responsibilities and deliverables
- Establish project plan for development and modification of products
- Fulfil the solvent optimization project according to plan and priorities
- Report and present results internally and for customer
- Keep good contact with raw material suppliers
- Search and share information regarding product development and modifications with other Beckers sites
- Always follow Beckers safety instructions and act according to Beckers values
Qualifications
- BSc or MSc in chemistry
- Experience in coating- or surface treatment industry is valuable but not mandatory
- Responsible, analytical, thorough and high sense of quality
- Innovative, can think outside the box and have a will to grow
- You are comfortable and capable of integrating with several stakeholders
- Good communication- and presentation skills in English
Additional Information
Learn more about what Beckers has achieved in Sustainability and what our ambition for the future is by visiting our 2024 Sustainability Report: https://sustainability-report.beckers-group.com/2024/. Beckers Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Any questions can be answered by R&D Manager Sweden Sara Jansson Ek,
sara.jansson-ek@beckers-group.com or +46 73 663 9165.
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