Scientist

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Are you a skilled and passionate Scientist looking to make an impact in a dynamic R&D environment? Covestro is looking for you!

As a Scientist at Covestro in Waalwijk, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development of innovative products and solutions in the field of Acrylics, Urethane/Acrylic Hybrids & Additives technology.

You will steer product development and new technology projects that contribute to Covestro’s ambitious R&D goals, especially within our Business Line (CA).

In this role, you will apply cutting-edge technologies to scale up products from concept to commercial manufacturing, ensuring the successful execution of projects aligned with our business strategy.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product and New Technology Development:

• Develop and scale up new products and technology concepts based on market needs, aligning with innovation roadmaps.
• Based on strong science lead projects through design, experimentation, and execution, ensuring timely delivery of R&D results.

Scale-Up & Manufacturing Support:

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure successful scale-up of products in the pilot plant.
• Support operations in producing large-scale batches with stable quality.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work closely with a team of 10-15 R&D specialists, including scientists and lab technicians, and provide scientific guidance/supervision and coaching.
• Collaborate with internal teams such as Market Development, Technical Product Management, and Global Manufacturing.

Intellectual Property & Compliance:

• Stay proactive in identifying IP opportunities, generating IP, and conducting Freedom to Operate (FTO) studies.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards, contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.

Innovation & Value Add:

• Innovate in Acrylics, Urethane/Acrylic Hybrids & Additives to support Covestro’s sustainability and business growth initiatives.
• Develop products that enhance customer solutions and support business development.

WHO ARE YOU?

• You have a master’s or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Material Science with a solid background in customer-driven R&D projects.
• You have over >5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Acrylic or Urethane/ Acrylic dispersions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges in a dynamic customer driven organization.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

WHO ARE WE?

Covestro wants to make the world a better place and strives as a company to become climate neutral and fully circular. But what exactly do we do? In the Netherlands, our focus is on the development and production of waterborne resins for coatings, printing inks and adhesives applications. With our biobased acrylic wall and trim paint resins we color your interior. Our barrier coatings ensure that packaging materials can be better recycled. And with our coatings for fiber optic cable, we help bring superfast Internet into your living room! Covestro counts about 800 employees in the Netherlands spread over 5 sites, namely in Waalwijk, Hoek van Holland, Zwolle, Geleen and Amsterdam.

WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU?

At Covestro, we offer an inspiring and diverse work environment where personal growth is strongly encouraged. In addition to this challenging position, we offer:

• a pleasant working atmosphere in an enthusiastic team.
• plenty of opportunities to grow and develop within Covestro. In addition to development meetings with your manager, we also offer (online and offline) training through Covestro Learning, customized training and coaching.
• a form of contract to be determined by mutual agreement.
• an interesting pension plan (with 6% own contribution - 80% of the premium is paid by Covestro).
• an excellent salary of minimum € 72.022 to a maximum € 109.819 (Scale VS 1.1). This includes vacation allowance. You can also make annual steps within your salary scale.
• 25 vacation days and the possibility to buy more days.
• a BenefitShop budget of 7% of your annual salary. You can use this budget to buy extra leave, to purchase a bicycle in a tax-friendly way or to have it paid out.
• Profit-Sharing Bonus (PSP): Depending on the salary grade, the target bonus percentage is  5%. The maximum payout can reach up to 12.5%.
• Do you travel business kilometers with your own transportation? Then you will receive a mileage allowance of € 0.36 per kilometer, of which € 0.23 is untaxed. (with a maximum of 60km per day)
• a home work allowance of € 2.35 per day if you can work from home.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Are you interested? Then apply online now via the application button and we will contact you within 24 hours. Do you still have questions? Feel free to ask them to: madalena.magalhaesvitorio@covestro.com

As soon as we receive your application, we will set up an initial phone introduction. In case of a mutual positive click we will invite you for a first interview (on location or via Teams). Both parties still enthusiastic? Then a second interview will take place on location. Then we will offer you the position and the financial offer will be sent.  Upon agreement, we are ready to start and welcome you to Covestro.

Apply today and discover what Covestro mean to you!

YOUR APPLICATION
Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application including a cover letter, resume/CV, and relevant certificates. Become part of our Team - apply now!

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