R&D Specialist, KC

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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• Drive and execute RD&I activities in Wood Coatings, focusing on both product development and lab operations to support AkzoNobel Vietnam's innovation roadmap and strategic business goals.
• Lead formulation and modification projects on Kitchen and PU coatings products, ensuring effective execution of lab work aligned with sustainability performance, and cost targets.
• Develop full water borne coatings system for SEA.
• Develop kitchen & PU coatings systems for IKEA OEM customers.
• Perform and oversee comprehensive lab testing and product evaluation to ensure quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with Technical Service and Sales teams to provide expert support during customer visits and resolve product-related issues efficiently.
• Take ownership of rework and troubleshooting for Kitchen and PU wood coatings and contribute to continuous product improvement.
• Support scale-up and first batch production, ensuring smooth technology transfer and product consistency, particularly for key customer projects.
• Proactively contribute to knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement within the RD&I team.

• At least 8 years of experience in wood coatings formulation, with a focus on Kitchen & PU coatings.
• Proficient in using laboratory equipment for coating analysis and testing.
• Familiarity with coatings industry regulations and environmental standards (e.g., IKEA IWAY, VOC limits) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with scale-up processes and technology transfer is an advantage.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, are required.
• Able to work on site (daily shuttle bus from HCMC is provided).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
  

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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: 50291