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Hempel

Senior Scientist

Kampen, Netherlands

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Seniority
Senior
Country
NL
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

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

Are you passionate about developing and customizing Industrial coating solutions? Are you a team player by nature with experience and education in R&D?

If yes, this is your opportunity to join a world-leading coating supplier as our

new Senior Chemist at Hempel .

Make an impact and drive improvements

You will be instrumental in ensuring accurate research, development, and testing of new Industrial coating solutions and raw materials as well as devising research methods, preparing technical specifications, and specifying laboratory test equipment and processes.

You have an analytical, fact-based approach to performing your assignments. You are dedicated, ambitious and highly motivated, a team player that contributes to close partnership at all levels of the organization. You understand the importance of the interaction between strategic and operational execution and ensure progress in your tasks.

What you can look forward to in this Role:

You will have the outstanding opportunity to report directly to our European R&D Manager and agree with other colleagues from all over the world. Furthermore you will be able to:

  • Modify existing recipes and develop new and sustainable coating solutions to customer specifications and needs.
  • Evaluate and analyse of wet and dry paint properties and presenting the results in R&D reports.
  • Support during the scale up phase in production.
  • Visit customers & advise about their process and customize products if needed.
  • Act as a technical project leader or member.

What does it take to become our new team member?

  • Chemistry (min. college level - HBO)
  • Validated experience in Coatings R&D
  • Broad knowledge / experience with the formulation of water- and solvent based Industrial coatings.
  • Knowledge of application and curing equipment used in the Industrial coatings market.
  • Experience with development of validated colours and metallics.
  • Hands on mentality and ability to agree with the work floor and higher management.
  • Communication skills in Dutch and English. German would be valuable.

Global career possibilities

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

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 growth journey and of a great, global family.

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’.

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Application due

2023-03-06 Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level Job Functions

Research, 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. ​

Original posting on Hempel's site ↗

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