Our client is a globally recognized highly successful organisation operating worldwide and being ranked in the upper quartile of the Global 500. The company is one of the leaders in its industry. It values its employees and offers an international working environment and competitive salary and benefits package.

The focus for the position is on Silanes in Coatings:

• Input to the design of new functional silanes and silicones that provide added value in the protective coatings market. This should include the definition of clear technical targets and identification of practical routes to deliver the desired end-benefit

• Work closely with Marketing and Commercial functions and with Technology Manager to identify new business opportunities to drive new growth for business

• Execution and planning of laboratory projects, from translation of customer needs through to assistance with the scale-up and commercialization of new products

• Formulate guidelines around new high performance silane/silicone additives based on a deep understanding of the key chemical and physical interactions in Coatings formulations and knowledge of the end applications

• Collaboration with global product and application development teams as well as with marketing and business functions