.At Hempel, we trust you to shine. If you have the drive to contribute and embrace new challenges, you'll enjoy great opportunities with us!Make an impact and drive improvement.This is your opportunity to become part of a world-leading coatings' supplier, working at Hempel's R&D Centre of Excellence for Passive Fire Protection, in a diverse team of highly qualified subject-matter experts, a growing strategic area for Hempel with global scope.We are seeking a Senior Chemist/Specialist in an operations Support role to provide R&D support to our plants manufacturing intumescent products world-wide.You'll be part of an ambitious workplace where all voices are heard and all people respected, meaning that you can build a career with responsible impact.In this Operations Support role, you will be the key contact in R&D to our manufacturing plants, providing support to produce all intumescent products globally (both cellulosic and hydrocarbon). This includes amongst others to manage formula changes of our intumescent products, to conduct and lead all aspects of annual audit testing, assist in production troubleshooting and complaint investigations and to prepare and provide continued training internally. Moreover, you will have the responsibility for the scale-up of new products from laboratory to factory as well as for the approval and certification of new factories.We encourage you to apply if your profile includes:University degree or equivalent experience in technical studies (e.G. Chemistry or Engineering) or alternatively experience in coatingsAbility to work on multiple projects and sense of urgency.Ability to present and communicate effectively with stakeholders and upper management.Experience in root-cause investigations would be an advantage.Validated English skills both verbal as well as in written.Some travelling shall be encouraged mainly to Hempel production sites (a week every two-three months).We aim to be more than just a great place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you are, Hempel should be living proof that respectful teamwork fosters an inspiring culture based on trust and shared ambitions.At Hempel, we focus on what matters the most. As we're owned by a charitable foundation, it sets us free to perform, act and do better. It inspires and motivates to be successful and contribute to a greater purpose.While we value validated experience and qualifications, meeting every requirement is not required. We encourage all interested candidates to apply, as we believe in considering a diverse range of backgrounds and skills.Please, submit your CV and Cover letter in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link 'Apply' at the top, before the 20th of September 2024.Join Hempel. At Hempel, you're welcomed into a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.We're on a mission to double our impact
