Senior R&D Chemist

Jotun Boya Sanayi ve Tic. A.Ş

Jotun is one of the world's leading manufacturers of decorative paints, marine, protective and powder coatings. The Group has 64 companies and 40 production facilities around the world, and more than 9 800 employees. Jotun is represented in more than 100 countries through own subsidiaries, joint ventures, agents, branch offices and distributors. The Jotun Group’s sales in 2017 was NOK 16.4 billion. The Jotun Group is organised into four segments and seven geographical regions, and has its head office in Sandefjord, Norway.

Jotun established its presence in the Middle East, India and Africa (MEIA) region in 1974, with Jotun UAE Ltd. Ever since, Jotun has expanded its operations throughout the region to include 14 legal entities and activities in more than 41 countries, serving the local markets with decorative, protective, marine and powder coatings segments. With state of the art manufacturing facilities in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Egypt and India, Jotun is the first paint manufacturer to be awarded the ISO 9001: 2008, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 certification. As a step towards strengthening Powder Coatings Regional R&D Department we are looking for a Senior R&D Chemist that will first and foremost support our Powder Coatings business. The new Senior R&D Chemist will have an important role to develop and maintain product independently by preparing, testing and evaluating paint/binder/raw materials. This role will be based in Dubai and the successful candidate will report to the Regional R&D Manager Powder.

İŞ TANIMI

Education level

• College / University, Master's degree

Personal qualities

• Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results
• Builds a useful network of contacts and relationships and utilizes it to achieve objectives
• Uses a methodical and systematic approach; plans ahead, defines clear priorities and allocates resources effectively
• Quickly understands and analyzes complex issues and problems; comes up with sound and rational judgments
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development
• Produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions; breaks away from tradition; promotes change and novelty

Qualifications

• You have 10-15 years of experience in Powder Coatings Industry
• You have Powder Coatings experience
• You have project management experience

Language

• English

We offer

• Extensive opportunities for professional and personal development, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A continuous focus on reinventing and innovating high quality products.
• An international Corporate Culture founded on our four values; Care, Respect, Loyalty and Boldness.
• Exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results.