Scientist 1

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Polinyà, Barcelona, Cataluña
1-3 Years Experience
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Join Hempel's R&D team in Spain as a Scientist 1 to support senior scientists in innovation, product development, and maintenance of protective coatings. Responsibilities include conducting fundamental research, preparing test specimens, evaluating coating systems, and collaborating with stakeholders. Requires a technical degree, good chemical background, project management skills, and English communication.
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Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do!

Become part of Hempel’s R&D team in our brand laboratory based in Spain, Polinyà (Barcelona) . We are looking for scientists that will be passionate about developing & supporting the next generation of protective products we offer our global clients.

You will have the unique opportunity to cooperate with other colleagues from all over the world. With business in mind and people at heart, we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our journey of growth and of an outstanding, global family.

What you can look forward to in this Role:

  • Support Senior Scientists in innovation, product development and/or product maintenance for protective coatings and improve, or generate new products and processes

  • Plan, design, conduct and report fundamental research

  • Prepare experimental paints and test specimens

  • Evaluate current and experimental coating systems according to agreed methods, standards and customer specifications

  • Keep accurate, complete and produce quality reports of your activity

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the highest business impact of the projects

What does it take to become our new team member?

  • University degree in technical studies (Engineering) or Chemistry would be valuable

  • Good chemical background

  • Good Project Management Skills

  • Specific knowledge of the paints and coatings technologies would be valuable

  • Ability to communicate in English

  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually

  • Computer skills

Global career possibilities

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross-cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Attractive salary and excellent compensation and benefits package are also part of the advantages of being part of our team.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

Application and further information

To apply for this position, please submit your application/motivation letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system by clicking the link ‘Apply’.

More About Hempel

At Hempel, we are working together to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We believe this is only possible with dedicated employees with different perspectives and backgrounds.

Hempel is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of our employees and the customers we serve, providing equal opportunity for all.

Application due

2023-03-07

Seniority Level

Associate

Job Functions

Science

Industry

Chemicals

Across the globe, Hempel’s coatings solutions protect surfaces, structures and equipment. They extend asset lifetimes, reduce maintenance costs and make homes and workplaces safer and more colourful. Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915 by J.C. Hempel, and is solely owned by the Hempel Foundation, which not only ensures a solid economic base for the company, but is dedicated to making a difference in the world by empowering children to learn, supporting coatings science and sustaining biodiversity.

The Company
Copenhagen
3,464 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1915

What We Do

As a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, Hempel is a global company with strong values, working with customers in the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Hempel factories, R&D centres and stock points are established in every region.

Hempel’s paints and coatings protect and beautify buildings, infrastructure and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers’ businesses. They help minimise maintenance costs, improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.

At Hempel, our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions. We firmly believe that we will succeed as a business only if we place sustainability at our heart. Not only is it the right thing to do, it will strengthen our competitive position, make ourselves more resilient and reduce our risk.

Hempel was founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1915. It is proudly owned by the Hempel Foundation, which ensures a solid economic base for the Hempel Group and supports cultural, social, humanitarian and scientific purposes around the world

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