Development Officer

<p><u><strong>About AkzoNobel</strong></u></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>For more information please visit <a href="http://www.akzonobel.com">www.akzonobel.com </a></p><p> </p><p>© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.</p><div><div style=padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;><div style=font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;><H2 style=font-size: 1em; margin: 0px>Job Purpose</H2> </div><div><ol style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Validate formulations of MPY–ICO products and support the optimization of existing products under the guidance of the Senior Development Manager to meet customer and business requirements.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Support the investigation of customer complaints and production-related issues for MPY–ICO products by conducting laboratory evaluations, identifying potential root causes, and recommending suitable technical solutions in consultation with the Senior Development Manager.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Have hands-on experience in coating formulation and application</span></strong><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">, particularly in Protective Coatings, Epoxy/PU Floor Coatings and Thermoplastic Road Marking systems, to support product development, trials and troubleshooting activities.</span></li></ol></div></div><div style=padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;><div style=font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;><H2 style=font-size: 1em; margin: 0px>Key Accountabilities</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To develop new products and optimize existing formulations to meet the needs of the customer in order to help the BU to achieve their targets.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To provide prompt and effective technical service to MPY-ICO customers with a view to ensure that the customers obtain the maximum product benefits from AkzoNobel products, leading to a profitable relationship with the customer.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To evaluate and develop new and alternate sources of raw materials to ensure availability at competitive price so that the formulation costs are reduced and profit margins are increased. Deleted and hazardous raw materials are substituted with suitable and environment friendly alternatives in line with AkzoNobel global HSE&S policy. </span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">To carry out in House evaluation of Products against competition and report to Development Manager for corrective actions.</span></li></ul></div></div><div style=padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;><div style=font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;><H2 style=font-size: 1em; margin: 0px>Experience</H2> </div><div><ul style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm;" type="disc"><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The job holder is MSc Chemistry with 3-5 years of experience from reputable institute</span></li><li style="margin-top: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-bottom: 0cm; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Has understanding about the role of raw materials in recipe development & modification. His testing results are reliable, reproducible and unchallengeable by internal and external customers & suppliers. The job holder meets KPI’s for testing.</span></li></ul><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Operating knowledge of Lotus Notes Database, Microsoft Office and relevant SAP module</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Works effectively with co-workers and peers as a team player. Helps out colleagues in solving their problems.</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Must have knowledge of applicable HSE procedures, and adheres to these procedures</span></li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Shall be reporting to Senior Development Manager for all technical and product related aspects and to have profound understanding of products and their testing.</span></li></ul></div></div></div> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">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.</span></p>