Hydrocarbon R&D Chemist

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Flixboroughtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R9454

SUMMARY OF

THE ROLE We have the pleasure to announce a full-time position is available as a Hydrocarbon Fire Support Chemist.
You will be working in Jotun's start of the art Fire Protection Lab in Flixborough, UK, with our team of specialist Intumescent Chemists.

The main responsibilities of the role are:* ## Carry out development tasks through planning, formulation, testing and evaluation of recipes and raw materials to ensure that the stakeholder expectations and needs are met.## * ## Lead complex projects and tasks, to support the sales of the Jotachar brand of products. Independently plan, co-ordinate, and follow-up, make sure that the set timelines are met according to the requested goals and budgetary frames.##

* ## Participate actively in the working out of R&D tasks for the benefit of the entire department.## * ## Report results from development and maintenance work both orally and written to ensure that the correct decisions, based on current experience, are made.## * ## Search for, make use of and communicate knowledge to others through literature, practical experience, experience of others as well as attending courses to be one step ahead of development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFERWhat we are looking for:* ## We invite applications from candidates with a degree level education in a scientific subject.* ## Can demonstrate experience of working in R&D with coatings.* ## Has experience with intumescent coatings is preferable (hydrocarbon or epoxy).* ## Excellent communication skills* ## Knowledge / use of MS Office and Teams / Sharepoint is an advantage* ## The ability to act on your own initiative, make things happen and take responsibility for the results.
* ## Use a methodical and systematic approach, plan ahead, define clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.* ## Can quickly understand and analyze complex issues and problems and come up with sound and rational judgements.* ## Can demonstrate specialist knowledge and expertise in your own area and participate in continuous professional development.* ## Able to produce fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions;

you break away from tradition and promote change and novelty.* ## You co-operate well with others, share knowledge, experience, and information, and you support others in the pursuit of team.

What we offer:

A friendly and supportive culture!

Jotun is a large and dynamic global community present in over 100 countries. At Jotun we are part of a caring global family, and we are proud of our informal work environment with few hierarchies. We are always striving to live our values:
Loyalty, Care, Respect, and Boldness.

There are extensive opportunities for professional and personal development in Jotun, both through on-the-job training and Jotun Academy. At Jotun we want to develop long-term relationships with our employees, and we focus on nurturing people in building their career with us. Our pension and insurance schemes are highly competitive, as are our other benefits such as in-house gym, cafeteria, and free allowances on our products.

A professional and supportive work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation is important to us. Our story is one of innovating and reinventing processes and concepts with the purpose of creating better and more sustainable products that will have a positive impact in the world. We offer exciting challenges in a growing company with excellent financial results. We are growing steadily and the financial strength this gives us allows us to invest in research and development to create new innovative products and to invest in people and in the support of local communities.##

** POSITION INFORMATION
**** Company:
** Jotun Paints (Europe) Ltd
** Contract Type:
** Regular
* * Time Type:
** Full time
** CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):
** 13.03.2026

WHO WE AREJotun in Europe and Central Asia (ECA) has 18 different legal entities and operates 7 production facilities. The region has approximately 2000 employees…