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R&D Chemical Technician - Resins and polymeric materials

Hybrid in Barcelona·Added 14 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Michael Page España

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Overview

Salary
€40,000 - €45,000 a year

About €2,470 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Permanent contract
Hours
Jornada intensiva all year
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

The requirements that the R&D Chemical Technician - Resin and Polymeric Materials Formulation Projects must meet are the following:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar.
  • Consolidated experience in the formulation and development of industrial chemical products.
  • Knowledge of the polymers, resins, adhesives, coatings, composites, or related materials sector.
  • Ability to manage technical projects autonomously and with minimal supervision.
  • Experience in industrial R&D environments and new product development.
  • Analytical, organized profile accustomed to working with technical documentation.
  • Ability to coordinate tests, interpret results, and make technical decisions.
  • Communication skills and transversal teamwork with different departments.

Nice to have

  • Specific experience with thermosetting resins, epoxy systems, and polyurethanes will be valued.
  • Technical English proficiency valued.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Stable incorporation into a specialized industrial company with technically complex projects.
  • Direct participation in innovation projects and the development of new materials.
  • Position with a high degree of autonomy and technical influence capacity.
  • Professional development plan with a path toward greater responsibilities within the technical department.
  • Direct collaboration with senior profiles with extensive experience in the sector.
  • Intensive schedule from 7:00 to 15:00 h.
  • Occasional possibility of teleworking.
  • Permanent contract.
  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Chemical industry collective agreement.

The role

Would you like to lead new material development projects in an industrial environment? We are looking for an R&D Chemical Technician with experience in the formulation of resins and polymeric materials who wants to take on a key role within the R&D department, participating in innovation projects, product improvement, and technical support with a vision for growth within the company.

  • Resin and polymeric materials formulation projects

What you'll do

The functions that the R&D Chemical Technician - Resin and Polymeric Materials Formulation Projects will develop are the following:

  • Lead development and improvement projects for resin, varnish, and polymeric material formulations.
  • Manage several projects simultaneously and autonomously, from the definition of objectives to final validation.
  • Analyze technical requirements from customers and define the testing plans necessary to verify product performance.
  • Coordinate internal and external testing with specialized laboratories, technology centers, and certification bodies.
  • Develop and optimize formulations for industrial applications related to electric motors, transformers, and power electronics.
  • Prepare technical reports, development documentation, and product validation studies.
  • Evaluate new raw materials and propose innovative solutions to expand the product range.
  • Provide technical support to production during industrial scale-up processes and the implementation of new formulations.
  • Participate in the resolution of technical incidents together with the quality, production, and operations departments.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, work methodologies, and the laboratory's innovation capabilities.

How you'll work

  • Intensive schedule 7am-3pm

Hiring process

2 steps2 interviews
  1. CV registration

  2. Consultant contact

    With a specialist Michael Page consultant

    If they see that your experience and motivations fit the values and needs of a hiring company, they will contact you to start the selection process: they will learn about your expectations, answer your questions and help you prepare for each stage of the process.

  3. Company interview

    With a client company

    If your application progresses, we will help you prepare for the interview with useful information about the company, its culture and what it looks for in a profile like yours.

  4. Final stage and negotiation · With a client company

  • The final stages are set by the client company: Michael Page acts as an intermediary, and the interview and decision rest with the hiring company.
  • Support continues after the contract is signed.
  • Michael Page cannot support every candidate; registering and keeping your profile up to date opens the door to future processes.

About Michael Page España

Michael Page is a global recruitment consultancy and part of PageGroup, one of the world's leading professional recruitment firms. The company specializes in placing mid-to-senior level professionals across a wide range of sectors, including technology, engineering, finance, sales, and human resources. With a strong presence in Spain, Michael Page operates offices in major cities and offers services such as executive search, temporary staffing, and outsourcing solutions.

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In their own words

About the company & team

Important company in the chemical sector located between Maresme and Vallès Oriental (Barcelona), specialized in the development and manufacture of varnishes, epoxy resins, and polyurethanes. The company participates in technical projects for national and international industrial clients, providing solutions that are part of critical manufacturing processes in strategic sectors.
It is currently in a phase of growth and strengthening its innovation capacity, incorporating talent with experience to lead product development projects and contribute to the technological evolution of the organization.

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