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Solenis Scientist – Barrier Coatings
Experience: 10-years
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About the Role As a Scientist – Barrier Coatings , you will play a key role in the development of innovative, sustainable barrier coating solutions for paper, board, and molded fiber applications, with a strong focus on food service packaging. You will combine hands-on laboratory work with cross-functional collaboration, contributing from early-stage concept development through pilot scale-up and commercial validation. This is a technically driven role requiring deep formulation expertise, strong analytical skills, and close cooperation with application, marketing, and commercial teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and optimize barrier coating formulations for paper, board, and molded fiber articles, primarily for food service applications Provide technical support for existing barrier and coating products Build and apply fundamental understanding of coating components and their contribution to overall performance Develop expertise in surface application of barrier coatings on molded fiber substrates Propose and develop new formulations from concept to pilot and commercial scale Plan, conduct, and analyze laboratory experiments and translate results into actionable conclusions Coordinate day-to-day activities of one or more lab technicians Work closely with the paper applications team and other R&D colleagues Review patent and scientific literature in the relevant field Collaborate with marketing, application, and commercial teams on evaluation and validation plans Participate in pilot and commercial coating trials, including on-site customer testing Conduct hazard reviews and ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards Document experimental work and present findings and recommendations to stakeholders Your Profile M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry, Bio-Polymer Science, Materials Science, or a related field 3–10 years of industrial R&D experience in paints, inks, or coatings formulation Experience with barrier coatings, printing technologies, or molded fiber applications is a strong advantage Strong expertise in polymer chemistry, emulsion chemistry, latex technologies, or coating formulations Experience with bio-based or bio-renewable technologies is highly desirable Strong interest in sustainability and circular materials Fluent in Dutch and English (both required) Proficient in MS Office tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills Structured, analytical, and hands-on approach Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in cross-functional environments What We Offer A technically challenging R&D position with high impact on sustainable packaging solutions Opportunity to contribute to innovative, bio-based technologies Collaboration in an international, multidisciplinary environment Room for professional growth and development Interested? Are you passionate about polymer chemistry, sustainable materials, and developing innovative coating technologies that make a real impact? If you are looking for a role where you can combine scientific depth with practical application and cross-functional collaboration, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team shaping the future of sustainable packaging solutions.

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